Page 1 :
Od:, Ans., , C).3:, Ans., , What is the importance of DNA copying in reproduction? — ee es, DNA copying is the basic event of reproduction because DNA pontans, information for inheritance of characters or traits from parents to the next, generation. DNA present in the cells undergoing reproduction produces its copy, so that the information for the development of characters may pass over to the, next generation through dividing cells or gametes. , 7 |, , . Why is variation beneficial to the species but not necessary for the individual?, , }, , _ A species comprises a large number of individuals. Each individual may have, , specific type of variations of different nature. Individually these variations may, not be of much benefit to a particular organism but when a species faces a, drastically altered condition, some of its members may survive because of, possessing such variations which are capable to face the new situation. In this, way, variations save the species from becoming extinct and promotes its survival, for a longer time. | ek, Why is DNA copying an essential part of the process of reproduction? ae, and copying is an essential part of reproduction because DNA contains all the, ormation to be passed over to the next generation for the develop: ment ot, characters. During reproduction new cells are formed, oc one Oe a O, receive a copy of DNA so that specific characters may develop ir ee, formed individuals. 3 e " . newly