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What is mutation?
A change in the DNA of a gene that can form new alleles and can be passed on to offspring if in reproductive cells
What is mutation?
A random change in the DNA of a gene
What is mutation?
A change in the DNA of a gene that can form a new allele and be passed on to offspring if in reproductive cells
What is recombination?
A process that forms new combinations of alleles during meiosis when parents' alleles are arranged in new ways in gametes
What is recombination?
A process that forms new combinations of alleles
What is the gene pool?
The collection of all alleles in a population
Why is genetic variation important for natural selection?
It is necessary for phenotypic variation, which is necessary for natural selection
Why is genetic variation necessary for natural selection?
Phenotypic variation is necessary for natural selection
Why is genetic variation necessary for natural selection?
Phenotypic variation is necessary for natural selection to occur
Study Notes
Test your knowledge on genetic variation with this informative quiz! Learn about the sources of genetic variation, such as mutation and recombination, and how they contribute to the formation of new alleles. Understand how allele frequencies are used to measure genetic variation and assess the diversity of a population. Sharpen your genetics vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating world of genetic variation.
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