Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Mutation is an important source of genetic variations existing in any organism.
Statement (II): The rate of mutations, however, is the same in both spontaneous and induced mutations.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

Induced mutation breeding is used in agriculture precisely because the spontaneous mutation rate is too low to find useful new traits in a reasonable timeframe.
Applying mutagens increases this rate, making it easier to identify beneficial mutants.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C