Classify the mutations as somatic or inherited

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Jamir Whitaker

4 November, 17:24

Classify the mutations as somatic or inherited

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Annabel Hansen · Answer 1

On the basis of inheritance, mutations are somatic or inherited. Inherited or genetic mutations are those mutations that occur in germ cells. These cells are inherited by the offspring from their parents as they are present in gametes. All cells of a multicellular organisms are made up of a single cell zygote.