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Define Mutation and Give Its Significance.

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What is crossing-over? What are the factors affecting it?

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Crossing-over is the interchange of the parts of the chromatid of a pair of chromosomes. High temperature, X-rays and radiation treatment are the factors affecting crossing-over.

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Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Genetics - Short Questions

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ICSE Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Genetics
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