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How are alleles of particular gene differ from each other? Explain its significance. - Biology

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How are alleles of particular gene differ from each other? Explain its significance.

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Alleles of a particular gene differ from each other on the basis of certain changes (i.e., mutations) in the genetic material (segment of DNA or RNA). Different alleles of a gene increases the variability or variation among the organisms.

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Chapter 5: Principle of Inheritance and Variation - VERY SHORT ANSWER [Page 33]

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NCERT Exemplar Biology [English] Class 12
Chapter 5 Principle of Inheritance and Variation
VERY SHORT ANSWER | Q 8. | Page 33

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