Question

Mutations can occur in the chromosomes of all types of cells. Mutations that are passed onto offspring must occur in what type of cells?A)Body CellsB)Somatic CellsC)Skin CellsD)Gametes

Answer 1

Mutations

Mutations that are passed onto the offspring must occur in gametes, the germline cells (egg or sperm) that are the ones that transfer the genetic information from the parents to the children. Thus, the correct answer is option D.