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Mutations are mainly responsible for:

  1. Variations in the living organisms.

  2. Genetic continuity between individual and offspring.

  3. Growing population rate.

  4. Constancy in the organisms.

Hint:

Difference in genetic make up between individuals of same population.

The correct answer is:

Variations in the living organisms.


    • Variation is the difference in genetic makeup between organisms of the same species
    • The DNA is sequence of nucleic acids
    • The phenomenon where the nucleic acid sequence is altered is called mutation
    • The mutation can be caused during cell division or due to external mutagens
    • Some mutations benefit the individual providing beneficial characteristics to survive

    • Not all mutations are harmful
    • Some mutations are silent, having no effect
    • Development of lactose tolerance is an example for beneficial mutation

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