Multiple Choice
Which of the following contributes to the genetic variation of a species?
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22. Evolution of Populations
Genetic Variation
Multiple Choice
Which of the following processes is most likely to create genetic variation in a population?
A
Binary fission
B
Mutation
C
Homeostasis
D
Mitosis
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that genetic variation refers to differences in the genetic makeup of individuals within a population.
Recognize that binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction in prokaryotes, resulting in genetically identical offspring, thus not contributing to genetic variation.
Identify that homeostasis is the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment, which does not directly affect genetic variation.
Acknowledge that mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells, primarily for growth and repair, not for creating genetic variation.
Realize that mutation is a change in the DNA sequence, which can introduce new genetic variations into a population, making it the most likely process to create genetic variation among the options provided.
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