Question

Mutations within an organism can occur in body cells or reproductive cells. Which type of mutation is seen in a sperm cell but not in a skin cell? somatic mutation missense mutation nonsense mutation germline mutation

Answer 1

Answer;

Germline mutation

Explanation;

• Mutations are sudden, random changes that occur spontaneously in the genetic make up of an organism. Mutation are caused by various factors which includes errors in meiosis, and other factors such as chemical mutagens.

• Germline mutations are types of mutations that occurs in the germline cells, cells that give rise to gametes, sperm and ovum.
• These types of mutations may be passed from the parents to the offspring, when a mutated sperm cells or ovum undergoes fertilization to form an ovum.

Answer 2

Germline mutations are in germ cells! Somatic mutations are in non germ cells