Question

which type of mutation occurs only in reproductive cells?
somatic mutation
germline mutation
point mutation
frameshift mutation

Explanation:

• Somatic mutation occurs in non - reproductive (somatic) cells and is not passed on to offspring.
• Germline mutation occurs in reproductive (germ) cells (sperm and egg) and can be passed on to offspring.
• Point mutation is a type of mutation where a single nucleotide is changed. It can occur in both somatic and germline cells.
• Frameshift mutation is a type of mutation that shifts the reading frame of the genetic code. It can also occur in both somatic and germline cells.

Answer:

germline mutation