Question

Which best describes somatic mutations?

A They are usually passed on to offspring.
B They can cause different kinds of cancer.
C They always result from point mutations.
D They only occur in reproductive cells.

Answer 1

B) they can cause different types of cancer

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

They can cause different kinds of cancer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mutations may be defined as the sudden, heritable change in the DNA sequence of the organisms. Mutation are mainly of two types : Somatic mutation and germ line mutation.

Somatic mutation occurs in the somatic cells of the body and are not inherited to the next generation. The somatic mutation can causes the conversion of proto oncogenes into the oncogenes. These mutation generally like to develop cancers in the somatic cells of the body.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).