Question

Genetic mutations pass to offspring in gametes because gametes

Answer 1

Answer:

Genetic mutations pass to offspring in gametes because gametes are the germ cells.

Explanation:

The mutation is the change in the sequence of nucleic acid (DNA) which results in change in expression of the gene. The mutations are usually harmful.

The somatic cells are the cells other than germ cells (egg and sperm). The mutation in somatic cells never pass to offspring but in germ cells it pass to offspring due to fusion of gametes which results in a mutated progeny with abnormal functions.

Answer 2

Gametes contain half of the DNA information for the offspring. one half from the mother one half from the father.