What is the source of genetic variations in human beings?

Sexual reproduction

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Meiosis

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Mitosis

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Solution

The correct options are
A Sexual reproduction
B Meiosis
Crossing over that takes place during meiosis is one of the sources and fertlization which brings characters from two individuals as parents is the other source of variation. Thus, sexual reproduction and meiosis are the sources of genetic variations in human beings.

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Assertion (A): Differences in a population are created by genetic variations.

Reason (R): Driving factor for variation is the source of sexual reproduction and also asexual reproduction.

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