AP BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION

EVIDENCE FOR EVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The two main sources of genetic variation are
A
genotypes and phenotypes.
B
gene shuffling and mutations.
C
single-gene traits and polygenic traits.
D
directional selection and disruptive selection.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Origins of genetic variation Mutations and recombination are major sources of variation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Overall, the main sources of genetic variation are the formation of new alleles, the altering of gene number or position, rapid reproduction, and sexual reproduction.

Detailed explanation-3: -The two main sources of genetic variation are mutations and the genetic shuffling that results from sexual reproduction.

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