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Question
what type of cell can pass a dna mutation to an organism’s offspring?
a. sex cell
b. skin cell
c. nerve cell
d. red blood cell
Brief Explanations
Sex cells (gametes) are involved in reproduction. Mutations in sex cells (sperm or egg) can be passed to offspring as they contribute genetic material to the next generation. Skin, nerve, and red blood cells are somatic cells; mutations in them don't pass to offspring.
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A. sex cell