The variations which are non-inheritable and disappear with the death of an individual are___________.

Germinal variations

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Somatic variations

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Gene pool

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Genetic variations

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The correct option is B Somatic variations
Variations are produced during reproductive processes. There are two types of variations- somatic variations and germinal variations. Somatic variations affect the somatic cells of the organisms. These variations are non-inheritable and disappear with the death of an individual.

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