Answer:
somatic cells
Explanation:
Somatic cells are all the body's cells with exception of gametic 'germline' cells (i.e., sperm and egg cells). In humans, somatic cells commonly have two complete sets of homologous chromosomes (i.e., they are diploids, 2N = 46 chromosomes), while germline cells have only one set of chromosomes (haploids, N = 23 chromosomes). Somatic cells include, for example, the cells of the bones, skin cells, blood cells, etc. Mutations affecting somatic cells are not inherited (i.e., somatic mutations cannot be transmitted to the next generation), while mutations affecting germ cells can be inherited.
