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Which is the only mechanism that can introduce new alleles in a gene pool?

A. Genetic drift
B. random mating
C. mutation

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Hi there


The correct answer is : Mutation


I hope that's help:)

User Nimrod
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I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. Mutation is the only mechanism that can introduce new alleles in a gene pool. It modifies allele frequencies by introducing new alleles by sexual or asexual reproduction.
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