Which one of the following statements CORRECTLY compares the effects of a mutation in a gamete to the effects of a mutation in a somatic cell?
A) Somatic cell mutations always cause cancer, whereas gamete mutations do not.
B) Gamete mutations are passed to the next generation, whereas somatic cell mutations are not.
C) Gamete mutations are typically deadly, whereas somatic cell mutations are not.
D) Somatic cell mutations are typically deadly, whereas gamete mutations are not.
E) Mutations in both types of cells usually result in cancer.

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Mutations in gametes can be passed to offspring and affect future generations, while somatic cell mutations affect only the individual and are not inherited.

Which One of the Following Statements CORRECTLY Compares the Effects