From an Evolutionary Perspective, Germ-Line Mutations Are More Significant Than

Multiple Choice

From an evolutionary perspective, germ-line mutations are more significant than somatic mutations. This is because:

A) somatic mutations affect only one or a few cells.
B) somatic mutations are generally harmful.
C) only germ-line mutations will appear in an individual's descendants.
D) only germ-line mutations are potentially beneficial.
E) somatic mutations affect only one or a few cells and only germ-line mutations will appear in an individual's descendants.