What Is the Key Mechanism Maintaining Genetic Variation in Most

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the key mechanism maintaining genetic variation in most populations?

• A)inbreeding
• B)sexual reproduction
• C)mutation
• D)biotechnology
• E)asexual reproduction

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