Which statement concerning somatic mutations or germline mutations is true?
A) Somatic mutations occur during sex cell formation.
B) Germline mutations occur during mitosis.
C) Somatic mutations are passed on to sexually produced offspring.
D) Germline mutations are passed on to gametes.
E) Germline mutations are always lethal.

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Germline mutations occur in the cells that give rise to gametes (sperm or eggs), and therefore can be passed on to offspring. Somatic mutations occur in non-reproductive cells and cannot be inherited by offspring.

Which Statement Concerning Somatic Mutations or Germline Mutations Is True