Which best describes genetic mutations?

A. Some inherited genetic mutations can be good for the offspring.

B. Different genetic mutations cause few forms of cancer.

C. Somatic mutations can be inherited from parents or acquired during life.

D. Genetic mutations that cause diseases are always passed on to offspring.

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Biology

Ellie Stuart

8 October, 04:19

Which best describes genetic mutations?

A. Some inherited genetic mutations can be good for the offspring.

B. Different genetic mutations cause few forms of cancer.

C. Somatic mutations can be inherited from parents or acquired during life.

D. Genetic mutations that cause diseases are always passed on to offspring.

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Jovanny Black · Answer 1

Which best describes genetic mutations?

Genetic mutations that cause diseases are always passed on to offspring.

Explanation:

Mutation entails the sudden change of a gene which are always passed from parents to offspring.

Julio Lyons · Answer 2

A, best describes genetic mutations. Some mutations may be beneficial.