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Somatic mutation

Germline mutation

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It takes place in somatic or body cells like skin, etc.

It takes place in germ cells likes sperms and eggs.

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Occur only in a localized area.

Example: Liver cells

Affect the sex chromosome causing abnormalities such as Down’s syndrome, etc.

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They are not passed on to the progeny.

They are passed on to the progeny and affect the future generations.

 

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