MCQ
Mutations are
  • A
    Changes which are not inherited
  • Changes which are inherited
  • C
    Changes which may or may not be inherited
  • D
    Changes acquired by organisms during their life time

Answer

Correct option: B.
Changes which are inherited
b
(b)Mutation is any heriditary change in the genetic make up of an individual other than that which may be caused by simple recombination of genes.

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