Which of the Following Does Not Generate Genetic Variation Within

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not generate genetic variation within a population?

• A) genetic recombination
• B) independent assortment of alleles
• C) sexual reproduction
• D) mutation
• E) adaptation Genetic variation is required for evolution to occur. Genetic variation is generated through mutation, sexual reproduction, independent assortment of alleles, and genetic recombination.

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