Biology Flashcards: Explain Genetic Causes Of Variation

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QUESTION

What is the primary genetic source of new alleles in a population?

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Mutation. Creates entirely new alleles that didn't exist before.

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Which option correctly matches each process with the kind of genetic variation it produces? Context: Mutation creates new alleles. Independent assortment, crossing over, and random fertilization create new combinations of existing alleles.

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