Spontaneous mutations   a happen when the cell is exposed to UV light   b happen when the cell is exposed to chemicals   c happen during the normal operation of the cell   d none of the above

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Spontaneous mutations
  a
happen when the cell is exposed to UV light
  b
happen when the cell is exposed to chemicals
  c
happen during the normal operation of the cell
  d
none of the above
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Genetic material is nothing but the sequence of nucleic acids which is called as DNA. It contains all the necessary information required for the proper function and replication of the organism. It is passed from one generation to another generation.

 

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