Question

which best describes somatic mutations? they are usually passed on to offspring. they can cause different kinds of cancer. they always result from point mutations. they only occur in reproductive cells.

Explanation:

Somatic mutations occur in non - reproductive cells. They can disrupt normal cell growth regulation, leading to cancer. Somatic mutations are not usually passed to offspring (as that's for germ - line mutations in reproductive cells). Also, they don't always result from point mutations (could be other types like chromosomal mutations).

Answer:

They can cause different kinds of cancer.