A clump of cells in a person's intestine is genetically different from cells elsewhere in the body.We can say that these cells in the intestine have a _______ mutation.

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The clump of cells in the intestine is not part of the germline, which generates gametes and therefore can be passed on to offspring. The mutation also occurred after fertilization, so it is not a germ line mutation. Instead, it is a somatic mutation which refers to a mutation that occurs in a non-reproductive cell and cannot be passed on to offspring. The other choices are not applicable to this situation.

A Clump of Cells in a Person's Intestine Is Genetically