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Assertion :- DNA polymorphism arises due to mutations.
Reason : An inheritable mutation which is observed in a population at high frequency, is refered to as DNA polymorphism.

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If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If both Assertion & Reason are trur but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If Assertion is True but the Reason is Flase.

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If both Assertion & Reason are false.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion:** - The assertion states that "DNA polymorphism arises due to mutations." - This means that variations in DNA sequences (polymorphisms) are a result of changes (mutations) that occur in the genetic material. 2. **Understanding the Reason:** - The reason states that "An inheritable mutation which is observed in a population at high frequency is referred to as DNA polymorphism." - This implies that for a mutation to be classified as a DNA polymorphism, it must be passed down through generations and be prevalent in a population. 3. **Analyzing the Relationship:** - Both the assertion and reason are correct statements. - The assertion correctly identifies that mutations lead to DNA polymorphism. - The reason accurately describes what constitutes DNA polymorphism. 4. **Determining the Connection:** - While both statements are true, the reason does not directly explain the assertion. - The assertion focuses on the cause (mutations) while the reason describes a characteristic of DNA polymorphism (inheritable and frequent mutations). 5. **Conclusion:** - Since both the assertion and reason are correct but the reason does not serve as a correct explanation for the assertion, the correct answer is that both are true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion. ### Final Answer: - **Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.** ---
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