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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