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Question
The basis of genetic variation in the living organisms during mitosis occurs due to ______.
Options
Cell division
Mutation
Crossing over
Karyokinesis
Solution
The basis of genetic variation in the living organisms during mitosis occurs due to Mutation.
Explanation:
Mutations, or changes in the DNA sequence, are the most common cause of genetic diversity in living organisms during mitosis.
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