NEET2013Zoology-Genetics and Evolution
NEET 2013 Zoology Genetic Variation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Genetic variation in a population arises due to :-
A
Recombination only
B
Mutations as well as recombination
C
Reproductive isolation and selection
D
Mutations only
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Genetic variation arises from both mutations, which introduce new alleles, and recombination, which shuffles existing alleles.
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