Question

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description
a mutation that happens in body cells and cannot be inherited.
a mutation that does not affect the organism in any noticeable way.
a mutation that happens in eggs or sperm and can be passed to offspring.
a mutation that provides an advantage, like resistance to diseases.
a mutation that causes diseases or reduces the ability to survive.
type of mutation
neutral mutation
germline mutation
harmful mutation
beneficial mutation
somatic cell mutation

Explanation:

• A mutation that happens in body cells and cannot be inherited: Somatic Cell Mutation. Somatic cell mutations occur in non - reproductive cells (body cells) and are not passed on to offspring.
• A mutation that does not affect the organism in any noticeable way: Neutral Mutation. Neutral mutations have no significant impact on the organism's phenotype or survival.
• A mutation that happens in eggs or sperm and can be passed to offspring: Germline Mutation. Germline mutations occur in reproductive cells (eggs or sperm) and can be inherited by offspring.
• A mutation that provides an advantage, like resistance to diseases: Beneficial Mutation. Beneficial mutations enhance an organism's survival or reproductive success, such as disease resistance.
• A mutation that causes diseases or reduces the ability to survive: Harmful Mutation. Harmful mutations have negative effects on an organism, like causing diseases or reducing fitness.

Answer:

Description	Type of Mutation
A mutation that does not affect the organism in any noticeable way.	Neutral Mutation
A mutation that happens in eggs or sperm and can be passed to offspring.	Germline Mutation
A mutation that provides an advantage, like resistance to diseases.	Beneficial Mutation
A mutation that causes diseases or reduces the ability to survive.	Harmful Mutation