Sudden change in genetic character is known as

Mutation

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Mitotic division

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Meiotic division

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Recombination

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Solution

The correct option is A Mutation
Sudden change in genetic character is known as mutation. Mutation is the phenomenon of alterations to DNA. This results in the development of new characteristics that are capable of being inherited. It results either due to error during DNA replication or damage to DNA.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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