Question

Which type of mutation cannot occur in a child after birth? germline mutation somatic mutation point mutation frameshift mutation

Answer 1

germ line mutation can't occurs in a child after birth

Answer 2

The correct answer to this question is- Somatic mutation.

Somatic mutation cannot occur in a child after birth. It occurs in the body in any of the cells except the germ cells.

Thus, they are not passed on to children.

These are caused by the environmental factors, such as exposure to ultraviolet radiation or to certain chemicals.

Example- Cancer.