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General Knowledge · Q74

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 74

Q74

Mutation is

A.
a factor responsible for plant growth
B.
a change which affects the offspring of F2 generation only
C.
a change that is inherited
Answer
D.
a change which affects the parents

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
A mutation is a change in a DNA sequence. Mutations can result from DNA copying mistakes made during cell division, exposure to ionizing radiation, exposure to chemicals called mutagens, or infection by viruses.