Consider the following statements:
(a) Somatic variation pertains to body cells and it is inherited.
(b) The genotype of a character is influenced by factors called chromosomes.
Do you agree with the above statements? If not, give correct statements.

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Solution

The given statements are incorrect.
The correct statements are
(a) Somatic variation pertains to body cells and it is not inherited. Genetic variations are inherited.
(b) The genotype of a character is influenced by factors called genes.

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