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How does the precision of DNA-copying mechanisms affect the generation of variation?
The precision of DNA-copying mechanisms makes the generation of variation a fairly slow process.
Explain the role of DNA copying errors in generating variations in populations of organisms.
DNA copying errors are a source of variations in populations of organisms. These errors result in variations that can be useful for ensuring the survival of the species.
How does combining variations from two or more individuals lead to the creation of new combinations of variants?
Combining variations from two or more individuals creates new combinations of variants, each of which would be novel since it involves two different individuals.
What is the significance of the accumulation of variations from previous generations in DNA copies?
The accumulation of variations from previous generations in DNA copies leads to different patterns of accumulated variations in different individuals in a population.
Why would organisms benefit from reproductive modes that allow more variation to be generated?
Organisms would benefit from reproductive modes that allow more variation to be generated as variations are useful for ensuring the survival of the species.
Test your knowledge of cell division and genetic variation with this quiz. Explore how DNA copying and errors contribute to variations in populations, and how reproductive modes affect the survival of species.
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