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 Give the significance of mutation.

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Mutation plays a significant role in evolution and speciation because it causes variability. However, some harmful mutations cause diseases.

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Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Genetics - Short Questions

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ICSE Biology [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Genetics
Short Questions | Q 2.2

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