How are germ cell mutations different from somatic mutations?
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How are germ cell mutations different from somatic mutations?
Germ cells and somatic cells:
Germ cells are the precursors of the gametes, the sperm and ova. Germ cells carry half of the chromosome complement, in other words, one copy of each of the chromosomes.
Somatic cells make up the tissues and organs of the body. They carry the full chromosome complement, in other words, two copies of each of the chromosomes.
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View this answerMutations may occur in either germ cells or somatic cells. Somatic cell mutations may be transmitted to the daughter cells of the cell, and in turn to...
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Chapter 15 / Lesson 5Learn about germline vs. somatic mutations. Identify examples of somatic vs. germ cell mutations, and discover the significance of the difference.