If a mutation happens in a body cell, will it passed down to offspring? Why or why not?

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Jacklyn

Biology

6 June, 19:44

If a mutation happens in a body cell, will it passed down to offspring? Why or why not?

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Selah · Answer 1

Answer: No, it will not be passed down to offspring.

Explanation: Mutations will only passed to offspring when they occurred in germ cell DNA (the cells that create sperm or ova).

The body cells can't connect to a few areas of the reproductive system, meaning that if a mutation occurred on a body cell, it won't pass down to offspring.