Why are mutations in body cells such as skin cells not a source of genetic variation

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Jaqueline Stout

Biology

9 February, 05:45

Why are mutations in body cells such as skin cells not a source of genetic variation

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Norah · Answer 1

Mutations resulting in heritable variation for multicellular organisms happen constantly, but at a lower rate. In part, this is because mutations in body cells do not affect the DNA in eggs and sperm.