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Post-UTME Biology 2009 Objective — Question 1

Question 1 of 15 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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From the following list of types of mutation, identify the one that is hereditary

  • A. genetic mutation
  • B. somatic mutation
  • C. germinal mutationCorrect
  • D. gametic mutation

Explanation

Germinal (germline) mutations occur in reproductive cells and are passed on to offspring, making them hereditary.

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