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which type of mutation occurs only in reproductive cells? somatic mutat…

Question

which type of mutation occurs only in reproductive cells?
somatic mutation
germline mutation
point mutation
frameshift mutation

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Somatic mutations occur in non - reproductive cells. Point and frameshift mutations can occur in both somatic and germline cells. Germline mutations specifically occur in reproductive cells (sperm and egg cells) and can be passed on to offspring.

Answer:

B. germline mutation