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Definition and Significance of Mutation

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Discontinuous variations are

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Mutations

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Acquired characters

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Essential features

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Nonessential features

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Solution

The correct option is A Mutations
Mutation is a sudden heritable change in the genetic material. It causes discontinuous variations.

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