Of the Different Sources of Genetic Variability Which on Could

question 48

Multiple Choice

Of the different sources of genetic variability which on could be defined as permanent,transmissible changes to the DNA coding sequence that are often caused by outside environmental factors?

• A) independent assortment
• B) crossing over
• C) random fertilization
• D) mutation

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