1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Andreas93 [3]
3 years ago
10

What is the difference between Germlines mutations and somatic mutations?

Biology
1 answer:
zlopas [31]3 years ago
6 0

Answer: When mutation occur in the sex cell/germ cell it is known as Germinal mutation but if mutation occur in cell other than sex cell it will be called as Somatic mutation.

Explanation:

Germlines mutation: As this type of mutation occurs in germ cells (sperm and egg), this mutation can pass on to offspring when either muted sperm or gametes fertilize to form zygote. Example of germline mutation is inherited diseases like Down syndrome.

Somatic mutation: Somatic mutation can occur in any cell like muscle cell, gut, immune system but not in the germ cells and therefore cannot pass to the offspring. Examples of somatic mutation are  Cancer and tumor

You might be interested in
How do you micro-habitat and various biomes support different organisms
Ksenya-84 [330]

➢

  • microhabitat. ...
  • Microhabitats promote biodiversity because they create more niches for organisms to adapt to. ...
  • The number of organisms an ecosystem can support depends on the resources available and abiotic factors, such as quantity of light and water, range of temperatures, and soil composition.

#CarryOnLearning

6 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
At the boundary of every cell, the __________ functions as a selective barrier that allows sufficient passage of oxygen, nutrien
Vinil7 [7]
The cell membrane functions as a selective barrier. We call these kind of membranes as differentially permeable or semi permeable membrane. It can decide what substances can pass in and out. Therefore it can surround the cytoplasm (which is the inside of a cell) to separate the cell's content from the surroundings.

6 0
3 years ago
Help plz fast answer all
PtichkaEL [24]

Answer:

D

Explanation:

it's mollusk because humans eat oysters and clams and they are part of the mollusk family. I'm not sure but im pretty sure

7 0
3 years ago
What is the cerculatory system of a sea anemones
tekilochka [14]
Sea anemone's stomach serves as a "circulatory system" because it is a <span> gastrovacular system.</span>
8 0
3 years ago
Sorry about the graphics. please help
Delicious77 [7]

Answer:

A

Explanation: a is the most logical reason

5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • The species or which of these groups show neither wings nor antennae?
    13·1 answer
  • 24 POINTS!!!!!!
    11·1 answer
  • How does biology relate directly to your own life
    6·2 answers
  • Plz answer this for me
    9·2 answers
  • Which situation would encourage competition?
    12·2 answers
  • What is the answer to this
    15·1 answer
  • Which scenario is likely to result in the most diverse offspring?
    6·1 answer
  • Please help me I’m begging you
    6·1 answer
  • your lab partners cuts herself and stops the bleeding with a tissue from her pocket did she follow the Proper procedure. explain
    7·1 answer
  • I need help plsssssssss someone help
    14·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!