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Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance. — BIO BOTANY STD 12 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12BIO BOTANYChromosomal Basis of Inheritance.2 Marks
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Define the term mutation. Who coined the term?
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Answer

A sudden change in the genetic material of an organisms is called mutation. The term mutation was introduced by Hugo de Vries.

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