Question

1. what is the difference between inborn and acquired mutations?

Explanation:

Inborn (germline) mutations are present from birth, inherited from parents, exist in all body cells, and can be passed to offspring. Acquired (somatic) mutations develop after birth from environmental factors or errors in cell division, are only in certain body cells, and cannot be passed to offspring.

Answer:

• Inborn (germline) mutations: Inherited from parents, present in all cells of the body from conception, and can be passed on to future generations.
• Acquired (somatic) mutations: Develop during a person's lifetime (from environmental exposure, cell division errors, etc.), are only present in specific body cells, and cannot be passed to offspring.