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 (somatic) cells. They are not passed on to offspring as they are not in germ cells. While they can be caused by various types of mutations not just point mutations. Somatic mutations in cells can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and different kinds of cancer.

Answer:

They can cause different kinds of cancer.