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Reason of diversity in living being
Reason of diversity in living being
Updated On: Jul 19, 2024
- Mutation
- Long term evolutionary change
- Gradual change
- Short term evolutionary change
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The Correct Option is B
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A mutation is a modification in the DNA sequence, which can bring about alterations in an organism, leading to the emergence of novel traits. Over an extended duration, these mutations accumulate, culminating in lasting modifications within the organism, a phenomenon termed 'evolution.' Consequently, evolution paves the way for the emergence of new species, contributing significantly to the diversity observed among living organisms.
So, the correct option is (B): Long term evolutionary change
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