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Mutations within an organism can occur in body cells or reproductive cells. Which type of mutation is seen in a sperm cell but not in a skin cell?

A. somatic mutation
B. missense mutation
C. nonsense mutation
D. germline mutation

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Answer:

D. Germline Mutation

Step-by-step explanation:

It is Germline because Germline usually occurs in the Gametes. It is not Somatic because somatic could be a disease like cancer.

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The answer is:

D. germline mutation

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