With respect to mosaicism, which, if any, of the following statements, is false?
A) Any person who has two or more cells that have a different genetic constitution is a mosaic
B) All women are genetic mosaics
C) Every person is a genetic mosaic.
D) Mosaicism is the inevitable consequence of germline mutations.

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Mosaicism is not solely the result of germline mutations, as somatic mutations can also lead to genetic mosaicism. Therefore, statement D is false. Statements A, B, and C are generally true.

With Respect to Mosaicism, Which, If Any, of the Following