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Explain the Term Mutation.

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Mutation: Any change brought about into the genetic composition through external or internal factors.

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Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Genetics - Explain the Terms

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