Why aren't all mutations that occur in DNA inherited by our offspring?
A) Only mutations in the DNA contained in the sperm and eggs will be inherited.
B) Each cell has different DNA in it,with only the genes that cell needs.
C) DNA that is mutated can't be inherited;the cell corrects it before passing it on.
D) DNA that is inherited can't have more than one mutation in it.
E) Some mutations occur in noncoding regions of genes,so they are not inherited.
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