AIPMT PRELIMS2004Zoology-Evolution

AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Zoology Natural Selection MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The most likely reason for the development of resistance against pesticides in insects damaging a crop is :-

A

Genetic recombination

B

Directed mutations

C

Acquired heritable changes

D

Random mutations

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Random mutations can lead to genetic variations, some of which may confer resistance to pesticides.

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