Class 12th Biology 2014 Set2 Delhi Board Paper Solution
Question 7
Mention how does DNA polymorphism arise in a population.
Answer
DNA polymorphism is a genetic variant that appears in at least 1% of a population. It can be introduced in a population by mutation and genetic drift.
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