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Which biological process is responsible for the appearance of these plants in a burned area?

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Evolution by natural selection
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Succession
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Mutation
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Eutrophication
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Recombination
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Solution

The correct option is B Succession
The process of change in ecological community of an area over time which in turn results in the formation of climax community is termed as succession. The appearance of plants on disturbed or damaged habitat is referred to as secondary succession which led to the colonization of burned area by these plant species. Thus, the correct answer is B.

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