Question
Biology Question on Principles of Inheritance and Variation
Mutations are caused due to:
A
change in base sequence
B
radiation mutagens
C
chemical mutagens
D
radioactive mutagens
Answer
change in base sequence
Explanation
Solution
Mutation is the permanent alterations in sequences of nucleotides (bases) in the nucleic acid which forms the geneticmaterial. All mutagens like radiation, radioactive and chemical effect on nucleotide sequence.