In Sporadic (Nonhereditary)cancers,mutations Occur in ________ Cells

Question

In sporadic (nonhereditary)cancers,mutations occur in ________ cells.
A)germ
B)somatic
C)undifferentiated
D)mammary
E)T

Accepted Answer

In sporadic (nonhereditary) cancers, mutations occur in somatic cells, which are cells that are not involved in reproduction and make up the body's organs and tissues. This is in contrast to germ cells, which are involved in reproduction, and mutations in these cells can be passed down to offspring as hereditary mutations. The other choices (undifferentiated, mammary, and T cells) do not accurately describe the cells affected by sporadic cancer mutations.