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Which type of mutation cannot occur in a child after birth

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The answer for this question on e2020 is germline mutation :)

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This type of mutation is called somatic mutation. It usually happens in different cells of the body, but not in the eggs and sperms. These mutation may cause cancer and other illnesses, but it cannot be passed on to future offspring.
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