What type of cell passes on mutation from generation to generation?

Germ line cells is the correct answer.This type of question is separating the function of somatic and germ line cells.The somatic cells is found through out the body as it maintains the cell number in the organs by dividing into identical daughter cells through mitosis. Germ line cells make up the gamete, which contain the genetic information that is passed on to the offspring.

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