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If the mutation happens in the germ cells, only then it wil be passed on to the offsprings. But, if it happens in some other cell, then it won't be. Such a mutation is Superficial. Like, if we cut the tail of a mouse, no change occurs in the germ cells. So the next generation will still be born with a tail.

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Do mutations occur in a body cell can be passed on to an offspring?

Mutations in body cells are not typically passed on to offspring because they occur in somatic cells, which are not involved in reproduction. However, mutations in germ cells (sperm or egg) can be passed on to offspring.


How are mutations are inherited?

If a mutation occurs in a sex cell, then it may be inherited. Any mutation to the somatic cells will not be passed on. Any mutations that either of the parent organisms have will be inherited by their offspring.


What is the difference between somatic and germ line mutations?

A mutation occurring in a germ cell is heritable 50% of the time. Somatic cell mutations only affect the individual cell and its progeny produced by mitosis. Somatic cell mutations cannot be passed on to the organism's offspring.


Why aren't somatic mutations passed on to the next generation?

Somatic mutations occur in non-reproductive cells and are not passed on to offspring because they do not affect the germline cells (sperm and eggs) that give rise to the next generation. Only mutations in the germline cells can be inherited by offspring.


What can predict whether a mutation in a human skin cell can be passed to its offspring?

A mutation in a human skin cannot be passed on to an offspring, since it is only a somatic mutation which is acquired. The mutation that can be passed on to an offspring is called a germline mutation, which happens in the egg and sperm.


What Mutation does not affect the offsping?

Somatic mutations are not passed on to offspring because they occur in non-reproductive cells. These mutations only affect the individual in which they occur, and are not transmitted to future generations.


Can somatic mutations occur in sex chromosomes?

Yes, somatic mutations can occur in sex chromosomes. These mutations can affect the genes located on the X or Y chromosome, leading to genetic changes in somatic cells, which are not passed on to offspring. Somatic mutations on sex chromosomes can impact an individual's health and development.


What are the two types of mutations in gamete cells?

The two types of mutations in gamete cells are germ-line mutations, which occur in the sperm or egg cells and can be passed down to offspring, and somatic mutations, which take place in other body cells and are not passed on to offspring.


What is the difference between somatic and gametic cells?

a germline mutation is one the was passed on to offspring because the egg or sperm cell was mutated. a somatic mutation is a mutation of the somatic cells (all cells except sex cells) that cannot be passed on to offspring.


What mutations that occur in body cells not involved in reproduction will not be passed on to the person offspring?

Mutations that occur in body cells not involved in reproduction, such as skin cells or muscle cells, will not be passed on to the person's offspring because these mutations are not present in the egg or sperm cells that are passed on to the next generation. These mutations are considered somatic mutations and are not inherited.


Is the difference between germ line and somatic mutations?

A mutation occurring in a germ cell is heritable 50% of the time. Somatic cell mutations only affect the individual cell and its progeny produced by mitosis. Somatic cell mutations cannot be passed on to the organism's offspring.