Through genetic testing a client is found to have a germline mutation of a specific gene. What information about this finding should be reviewed with the client?
1. No children will have the mutation.
2. All future children will have the mutation.
3. Only male children will have the mutation.
4. Only female children will have the mutation.
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Explanation:
1. Somatic mutations are not passed from one generation to another.
2. Hereditary mutations are passed to offspring from one or both parents and are also known as germline mutations because the mutation exists in the reproductive cells or gametes. The DNA in every cell of that offspring will have the mutation, which can then be transmitted to following generations.
3. This mutation exists in the reproductive cells and will affect both genders.
4. This mutation exists in the reproductive cells and will affect both genders.
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