NEET 2001 Biology question

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Which statement correct about centre of origin of plant : -

(1)More diversity in improved variety
(2)Frequency of dominant gene is moreCorrect
(3)Climatic condition more favourable
(4)None

Answer: (2)

Solution

According to Vavilov, the centre of origin of a cultivated plant is the region where the species first arose and where it shows its greatest genetic diversity of wild and primitive forms, with a high frequency of dominant alleles for the characters of the crop.

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