Which of the Following Processes Can Increase Genetic Variation in a Population

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes can increase genetic variation in a population?

• A) mutation and migration
• B) directional selection and positive frequency-dependent selection
• C) assortative and disassortative mating
• D) Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium

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