Which statement accurately describes germline mutations and somatic mutations with regard to inheritance?

• A. Somatic mutations are inherited; germline mutations are not.
• B. Germline mutations occur in gametes and can be inherited; somatic mutations occur in body cells and are not passed to offspring.
• C. Somatic mutations occur in gametes and are always inherited.
• D. Both germline and somatic mutations are equally inherited in offspring.

Answer: (B)