Germ cell mutations__________ .

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Germ cell mutations occur in the cells that give rise to gametes (sperm and eggs) and can therefore be passed on to the next generation. These mutations are not usually found in every cell of the next generation, but rather only in the gametes that were affected. This is why some genetic disorders or diseases may be present in multiple generations of a family, as they are being passed down through the germ line. Germ cell mutations can occur in both males and females and are not specific to one sex. Testicular cancer may be caused by mutations in germ cells, but this is not the only cause of the disease. Somatic cell mutations, on the other hand, affect the genetic makeup of non-reproductive cells and can impact the function of the individual in the current generation.

Germ Cell Mutations__________