Mutation has what effect on populations?

a) It creates or increases potential genetic variation.
b) It allows fixation to occur.
c) It reduces genetic variation.
d) It creates Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
e) It makes populations less likely to evolve.


Ans: a) It creates or increases potential genetic variation.

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