Which One of the Following Statements CORRECTLY Compares the Effects

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements CORRECTLY compares the effects of a mutation in a gamete to the effects of a mutation in a somatic cell?

• A) Somatic cell mutations always cause cancer, whereas gamete mutations do not.
• B) Gamete mutations are passed to the next generation, whereas somatic cell mutations are not.
• C) Gamete mutations are typically deadly, whereas somatic cell mutations are not.
• D) Somatic cell mutations are typically deadly, whereas gamete mutations are not.
• E) Mutations in both types of cells usually result in cancer.

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