Nvm, going back to basic science, it can actually happen:
http://www.ndsu.edu/pubweb/~mcclean/.../mutation2.htm
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If a gene is altered in a germ cell, the mutation is termed a germinal mutation. Because germ cells give rise to gametes, some gamete s will carry the mutation and it will be passed on to the next generation when the individual successfully mates.
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