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DNA Mutations — Quiz

Question 6 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

Which best describes somatic mutations?

Answer
A
They can cause different kinds of cancer.
B
They only occur in reproductive cells.
C
They are usually passed on to offspring.
D
They always result from point mutations.

Explanation

Somatic mutations occur in body cells rather than reproductive cells. They can affect how cells grow and divide, so some may contribute to different kinds of cancer. They are generally not passed on to offspring, and they are not limited to point mutations.

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