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Question

Exchange of genetic material takes place in

Options

  • vegetative reproduction

  • asexual reproduction

  • sexual reproduction

  • budding

MCQ

Solution

sexual reproduction

Explanation - 

The exchange of genetic material takes place only in sexual reproduction where two different gametes fuse with each other and give rise to a new organism.

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Chapter 9: Heredity and Evolution - Multiple Choice Questions [Page 73]

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NCERT Exemplar Science [English] Class 10
Chapter 9 Heredity and Evolution
Multiple Choice Questions | Q 1. | Page 73

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