What can increase the variation of genetic traits in a population?
a. Mutations
b. Adaptations
c. Natural selection
d. All of these choices
ANS: A
Mutations are a way to add new genetic variation into a population. They are a random alteration in an
individual's genes. Most mutations are not favorable. Information can be found in the section The
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