Mutation Differs from Other Sources of Genetic Variation Because It

question 3

Multiple Choice

Mutation differs from other sources of genetic variation because it

• A)always harms the phenotype.
• B)is unpredictable.
• C)only affects some populations.
• D)introduces a change,rather than mixing up existing DNA sequences.

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