Genetic Variation Is Based on

question 52

Multiple Choice

Genetic variation is based on

• A) the inheritance of alleles accumulated during the lifetime of an individual.
• B) differences in genotypes between the individuals in a population.
• C) the accumulation of mutations in somatic cells (as opposed to gametes).
• D) the formation of new combinations of alleles during asexual reproduction.

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