Introduction of Previously Nonexistent Genes into a Population May Be

question 52

Multiple Choice

Introduction of previously nonexistent genes into a population may be accomplished by

• A) nonrandom mating.
• B) mutation.
• C) sexual recombination.
• D) the founder effect.
• E) birth.

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