In multicellular organisms

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Somatic mutations occur in non-reproductive cells and are not passed on to offspring. However, they may be passed on to daughter cells during mitosis.

Answer: D
 Germ line mutations occur in cells that will produce gametes and can thus be passed on to the next generation without the need for meiosis.

Answer: C
 Mutations may or may not produce phenotypic changes, depending on factors such as their location and type.

Answer: E
 Mutations can involve changes in DNA sequence beyond just single nucleotide substitutions (i.e. point mutations).

In Multicellular Organisms