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What are the similarities between germline mutation and somatic mutations?
Posted February 1, 2024
Cellular Structures and OrganellesDNA and RNA QuantitationNucleic AcidsNucleusPhysiological Probes
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Germline mutation and somatic mutations are two types of mutations that can be caused by chemicals, UV radiation, and mutagens. Both types of mutations occur in the DNA sequence. Also, they can both occur in plants and animals.

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