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Mutations are mainly responsible for controlling _________________.

A
Increasing population rate
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Maintaining genetic continuity
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C
Variation in organisms
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Extinction of organisms
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Solution

The correct option is C Variation in organisms
Mutation is a phenomenon which results in alteration of DNA sequences and consequently results in changes in genotype and the phenotype of an organism. Mutation is another phenomenon that leads to variation in DNA. Therefore, the option (C) is correct.

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