D. 8. When a new mutation occurs in a somatic cell (body)of a sexually reproducing organism, when are offspring likely to inherit the mutations? Do Never E Do Always E Sometimes Do Usually

The correct answer is: Never.<br /><br />Explanation: A somatic cell is any cell in the body of an organism, excluding the reproductive cells. Mutations that occur in somatic cells are not passed on to offspring because these cells are not involved in reproduction. Only mutations that occur in the reproductive cells (germ cells) can be inherited by the next generation. Therefore, offspring are never likely to inherit mutations that occur in somatic cells.