Genetic Variation Is Based on

question 47

Multiple Choice

Genetic variation is based on

• A) the inheritance of alleles that are accumulated during an individual's lifetime.
• B) differences in DNA sequences 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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