A mutation expressed only under certain conditions is
A) germinal.
B) somatic
C) de novo.
D) conditional.
E) deleterious

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The term "conditional" refers to a mutation that is expressed only under certain conditions, such as temperature or exposure to particular chemicals. Germinal refers to a mutation in a germ cell (sperm or egg) that can be passed on to offspring. Somatic refers to a mutation in a body cell that is not passed on to offspring. De novo refers to a mutation that arises for the first time in a family, rather than being inherited. Deleterious refers to a mutation that has harmful effects on an organism.

A Mutation Expressed Only Under Certain Conditions Is