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chandani

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In order for a mutation to be passed on to an offspring, the mutation must
 
  a. occur in a gamete.
  b. be beneficial.
  c. occur in a somatic cell.
  d. result in additional chromosomes.
  e. be a point mutation only.

Question 2

What produces new alleles at a locus?
 
  a. natural selection
  b. recombination
  c. mutation
  d. migration
  e. genetic drift


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


chandani

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Excellent

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