What Effect Does Mutation Have on a Population

question 22

Multiple Choice

What effect does mutation have on a population?

• A)It creates or increases genetic variation.
• B)It promotes the fixation of alleles.
• C)It reduces the amount of genetic variation.
• D)It homogenizes genetic variation across populations.
• E)It increases rates of outcrossing.

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Definitions:

Earth's Peak

Geological high points on Earth's surface, such as mountains or hills, formed by various geological processes including tectonic movements and erosion.

Deformation

The process by which rocks change shape or position due to stress, heat, or pressure without breaking.

Subsidence

The gradual sinking of land or a structure, often due to underground material movement or removal of fluids from the soil.

Uplift

A geological process where Earth's crust is raised or elevated, often as a result of tectonic activity.