Question

Name two major types of mutations. What do they have in common? How are theydifferent? Give an example of each.

Answer 1

Two major categories of mutations are germline mutations and somatic mutations.
Germline mutations occur in gametes. These mutations are especially significant because they can be transmitted to offspring and every cell in the offspring will have the mutation.
Somatic mutations occur in other cells of the body.

Answer 2

• Two major categories of mutations are germline mutations and somatic mutations.

Germline mutations occur in gametes. These mutations are especially significant because they can be transmitted to offspring and every cell in the offspring will have the mutation.

Somatic mutations occur in other cells of the body.