Answer:
true
Step-by-step explanation:
A gene mutation is a permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene. Mutations can occur in a single base pair or in a large segment of a chromosome and even span multiple genes. Mutations can result from endogenous (occurring during DNA replication) or exogenous (environmental) factors. Germline mutations occur in gametes. Somatic mutations occur in other body cells. Chromosomal alterations are mutations that change chromosome structure. Point mutations change a single nucleotide.
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.