SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 42

SSC GD Constable (English) - 22nd November 2021 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q42

What do you call the process of change in the base pair sequence of an organism?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Mutation.

  • A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism.
  • Mutations can occur during DNA replication if errors are made and not corrected in time.
  • Mutations can also occur as the result of exposure to environmental factors such as smoking, sunlight and radiation.