For a mutation to affect the evolution of an animal species, it must occur within
A) somatic cells.
B) gametes.
C) prokaryotic cells.
D) diploid cells.

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Mutations in gametes (sperm or eggs) can be passed on to offspring, affecting the genetic diversity and evolution of a species. Mutations in somatic cells do not get passed to offspring and thus do not contribute to evolution.

For a Mutation to Affect the Evolution of an Animal