Which of the Following Statements is Not True About Mutation

Question

Which of the following statements is not true about mutation?
A) Mutation refers to both change in the genetic material and the process by which the change occurs
B) Point mutations involve changes at specific sites in a gene
C) If a mutation occurs in a somatic cell, the mutant phenotype will be passed on to the offspring of that organism
D) The intrinsic mistake frequency in nucleotide selection during DNA polymerization is 10??
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

If a mutation occurs in a somatic cell, it will not be passed on to the offspring of that organism as only mutations that occur in the germ line cells (sperm or egg) can be passed on to the offspring.