Question

Discontinuous variations are

• A. Essential features
• B. Acquired characters
• C. Non-essential changes
• D. Mutations

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Mutations

The small differences that exist between cells, organisms, or groups of organisms or species which are either due to genetic difference or environmental factors are referred to as variation. Discontinuous variations are produced by changes in genome or genes, they appear occasionally and disturb the genetic system of the organisms. These are also known as mutations or sports.