Neet Solved Paper 2015 Question 31

Question: Which is the most common mechanism of genetic variation in the population of a sexually reproducing organism?

Options:

A) Transduction

B) Chromosomal aberrations

C) Genetic drift

D) Recombination

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Recombination occurs during meiosis when homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, leading to new combinations of alleles in the offspring. This process significantly contributes to genetic diversity in sexually reproducing populations.