AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Zoology Natural Selection MCQ Question
The most likely reason for the development of resistance against pesticides in insects damaging a crop is :-
Genetic recombination
Directed mutations
Acquired heritable changes
Random mutations
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Random mutations can lead to genetic variations, some of which may confer resistance to pesticides.
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