Question

which best describes somatic mutations?
○ they are usually passed on to offspring.
○ they can cause different kinds of cancer.
○ they always result from point mutations.
○ they only occur in reproductive cells.

Explanation:

Somatic mutations occur in non-reproductive body cells. They are not passed to offspring, can arise from various mutation types (not just point mutations), and their accumulation is linked to many cancers.

Answer:

B. They can cause different kinds of cancer.