Question

Sudden change in genetic character is known as ______.

Options

• mutation

• mitotic division

• meiotic division

• recombination

Answer 1

Sudden change in genetic character is known as mutation.

Explanation:

Sudden change in genetic character is called a mutation. Mutation refers to a sudden hereditary change in the genetic makeup of an organism, which is different from simple gene recombination. Mutations are the ultimate source of new genetic material and variations in a population. They can affect genes or chromosomes and may lead to new alleles and variation in the species. Most mutations occur suddenly and randomly, and they can be inherited if they affect germ cells. This sudden change can result in new traits or characteristics in the organism.