Which statement about gene mutations is FALSE?
A) All mutations are transmitted to the next generation.
B) Mutations are rare but their rates can be predicted.
C) Mutations with beneficial effects will be favored by natural selection.
D) Many mutations reduce an individual's chance of surviving and reproducing.
E) Mutations with neutral effects neither help nor hurt the individual.

Question

Which statement about gene mutations is FALSE?  
A) All mutations are transmitted to the next generation.
B) Mutations are rare but their rates can be predicted.
C) Mutations with beneficial effects will be favored by natural selection.
D) Many mutations reduce an individual's chance of surviving and reproducing.
E) Mutations with neutral effects neither help nor hurt the individual.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Not all mutations are transmitted to the next generation. Somatic mutations occur in non-reproductive cells and do not affect the individual's offspring.

Which Statement About Gene Mutations Is FALSE