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Give any ‘two’ factors responsible for genetic variation.
Explain any two causes of genetic variation.
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Solution
Gene mutations, gene flow, genetic recombination, genetic drift, and chromosomal aberration are some factors or Causes responsible for genetic variation.
- Gene mutations: A sudden, permanent heritable change in DNA, such as a point mutation within a gene, leads to variations by altering the phenotype of an organism.
- Gene Flow: The movement of genes into or out of a population through migration, gametes, or DNA segments, which changes gene frequencies and contributes to genetic variation.
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