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Yes. This is how DNA works. A mutation is something that's different in the DNA. When an organism reproduces, it uses a either a whole or partial copy of it's own DNA, which passes on the mutation.

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When are mutations passed on to future generations?

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Where in the body can the mutation not be passed on?

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Why only mutations in gametes can be passed on to future generations?

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