Which among the following cannot happen in the absence of genetic variations in an organism?

Growth

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Reproduction

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Organic evolution

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Embryonic development

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Solution

The correct option is C
Organic evolution

In the absence of genetic variations in DNA, organic evolution cannot take place. Variations lead to accumulation of new changes which ultimately leads to formation of new species.

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Which among the following is not an evidence for organic evolution ?

Variation is a part of genetics along with inheritance. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect about variation?

I) Humans did not know about variations, it is a recently studied branch of genetics.

II) Used it as a tool to selectively breed plants and animals and select for organisms that possessed desirable characters.

III) Variations can develop as a result of sexual reproduction, mutations, etc.

Assertion: Formations of new species and variations lead to evolution.

Reason:All genetic variations lead to formation of varieties of organisms

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