Question 2 (1 point) Which of the following statements concerning mutations is false? mutations are always passed onto the next generation some chemicals can increase the rate of mutation mistakes in copying the DNA may lead to a mutation mutations can be caused by radiation

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Question 2 (1 point) Which of the following statements concerning mutations is false? mutations are always passed onto the next generation some chemicals can increase the rate of mutation mistakes in copying the DNA may lead to a mutation mutations can be caused by radiation

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The false statement is: **mutations are always passed onto the next generation**.Mutations that occur in somatic (body) cells are *not* passed on to offspring. Only mutations that occur in germ cells (cells that produce eggs and sperm) are heritable.

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Question 2 (1 point) Which of the following statements concerning mutations is false? mutations are always passed onto the next generation some chemicals can increase the rate of mutation mistakes in copying the DNA may lead to a mutation mutations can be caused by radiation

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