An inherited disease comes from the mutation of DNA in a __________ cell.
A) somatic
B) germ-line
C) adipose
D) blood

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Inherited diseases are caused by mutations in the DNA of germ line cells, which produce gametes (eggs and sperm) that can pass on the mutation to future generations. Somatic cells, such as blood or adipose cells, can also have mutations, but these are not passed down to offspring.

An Inherited Disease Comes from the Mutation of DNA in a __________