What is mutation?

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A sudden change in the genotype and phenotype of an organism is called a mutation.

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Changes in the DNA/nucleotide sequence of the somatic cell as well as the gamete cell. It is called a mutation.

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What is Variation?

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When mutation and recombination occur together, a new species is formed, then it is called speciation,

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and when a new form of the organism is formed by this action, then it is called transformation.

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How many types of mutations?

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There are three types of mutations. 1. Genetic Mutation 2. Gene Mutation 3. Chromosomal Aberrations

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What is Genetic Mutation?

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