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Heredity and Evolution — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceHeredity and Evolution1 Mark
MCQ
Select the incorrect statement:
  • A
    Frequency of certain genes in a population change over several generations resulting in evolution.
  • ✓
    Reduction in weight of the organism due to starvation is genetically controlled.
  • C
    Low weight parents can have heavy weight progeny.
  • D
    Traits which are not inherited over generations do not cause evolution.
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Answer

Correct option: B.
Reduction in weight of the organism due to starvation is genetically controlled.

The weight reduction due to starvation is environmentally determined factor.

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