From an Evolutionary Perspective, Germ-Line Mutations Are More Significant Than

question 28

Multiple Choice

From an evolutionary perspective, germ-line mutations are more significant than somatic mutations. This is because:

• A)somatic mutations affect only one or a few cells.
• B)somatic mutations are generally harmful.
• C)only germ-line mutations will appear in an individual's descendants.
• D)only germ-line mutations are potentially beneficial.
• E)somatic mutations affect only one or a few cells and only germ-line mutations will appear in an individual's descendants.

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