what kind of cells do mutations occur in
Somatic mutations occur in their namesake somatic cells, which refers to the various cells of oneâs body that are not involved in reproduction; skin cells for example. If the replication of a cell with a somatic mutation is not stopped, then the population of aberrant cells will expand. However, somatic mutations cannot be passed on to an organismâs offspring. On the other hand, germline mutations occur in the germ cells or the reproductive cells of multicellular organisms; sperm or egg cells for example. Such mutations can be passed on to an organismâs offspring.