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Assertion: A single mutation may produce a new species
Reason: Mutations cause variation in chromosomes and genes and are, therefore, inheritable .

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If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

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If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

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If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

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If both Assertion and Reason are false

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