Mutations in skin cells that result in melanoma are considered _____ mutations; a mutation that can be passed on from parent to offspring are referred to as a _____ mutation.
A)somatic; germ-line
B)germ-line; somatic
C)deleterious; somatic
D)germ-line; beneficial
E)deleterious; beneficial

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Mutations in skin cells that result in melanoma are somatic mutations, as they occur in non-reproductive cells and do not affect offspring. Mutations that can be passed on from parent to offspring are germ-line mutations.

Mutations in Skin Cells That Result in Melanoma Are Considered