Which of the following is true concerning a somatic cell mutation?

A. A small fraction of the gametes carry the mutation.
B. Half of the gametes carry the mutation.
C. All of the gametes carry the mutation.
D. Only a small group of cells within the organism is affected by the mutation.
E. All cells within the organism are affected by the mutation.


D. Only a small group of cells within the organism is affected by the mutation.

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