While Mutation Increases Genetic Variation by Adding New Alleles to a Population

question 12

Essay

While mutation increases genetic variation by adding new alleles to a population, ____________________ during gamete formation increases variation by creating new combinations of already existing alleles.

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Definitions:

Annual Payments

Regular payments made once per year towards the principal and/or interest of a loan or financial obligation.

Nominal Rate

The interest rate stated on a loan or investment agreement, not accounting for inflation or compounding effects.

Semi-Annual Payments

Payments made twice a year, often used in the context of loan repayments or bond interest payments.

Nominal Rate

The stated interest rate of an investment or loan, which does not account for compounding or inflation effects.