What is the difference between germline mutations and somatic mutations? a. germline mutations are caused by mutagens in the environment, while somatic mutations are inherited from a parent. b. germline mutations can't be passed on from a parent to a child, while somatic mutations can. c. germline mutations can cause serious problems, while somatic mutations don't. d. germline mutations are inherited from a parent, while somatic mutations are caused by mutagens in the environment.

Option (4).

Explanation:

Mutation may be defined as the sudden, inheritable change in the DNA sequence of the organism. Two main types of mutation are germ line mutation and somatic mutation.

Germ line mutation occur in the germ cells of the organisms and can be inherited to the other generation. Somatic mutation occurs in the somatic cells and cannot passed to the next generation. Somatic mutation may be caused by the mutagens present in the environment.

Thus, the correct answer is option (D).

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