Mutations in red blood cells are not passed on to offspring as these cells lack DNA and do not participate in reproduction.
No, a mutation in a red blood cell would not be passed on to offspring because red blood cells do not contain DNA. They lose their nucleus during maturation, which means they lack the genetic material necessary for inheritance.
For a mutation to be passed on to offspring, it needs to occur in the germline cells, such as sperm or egg cells, which carry genetic information to the next generation.
Therefore, mutations in somatic cells like red blood cells do not impact future generations as they are not involved in reproduction.
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