mutations in somatic cellsare transmitted from generation to generation via gametes. True or False?

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mutations in somatic cellsare transmitted from generation to generation via gametes. True or False?

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Mutations which occur in somatic cells die in somatic cell only . Somatic cell will not pass to next generation.

The genetic material present in the germ cells will pass on to next generation. If any mutations occurs in germ cells then they will pass to next generations.

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