What types of cells have mutations that are actually passed to your offspring?

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ Germ cells (sperm and egg cells) ⚹ ∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ Germ cells: These are the reproductive cells in an organism, specifically sperm in males and eggs in females. Mutations in these cells can be passed on to offspring because they contribute to the genetic material of the next generation. ‖ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Germ cells are the types of cells that have mutations which can be inherited by offspring. ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ Mutations in somatic cells (body cells) are not passed to offspring because they do not contribute to the genetic material of the next generation. Only mutations in germ cells, which are involved in reproduction, can be inherited. ⚹◊What mechanisms contribute to the inheritance of mutated genes in offspring?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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