Multiple Choice
What effect does mutation have on a population?
A) It creates or increases genetic variation.
B) It promotes the fixation of alleles.
C) It reduces the amount of genetic variation.
D) It homogenizes genetic variation across populations.
E) It increases rates of outcrossing.
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