Which of the following statements about mutation is false? Select one: а. Mutations are the ultimate source of genetic variation b. New mutations are fixed more quickly in large populations С. Most humans have new mutations that are not found in their parents d. In mammals, the male germline accumulates more mutations than the female germline

Which of the following statements about mutation is false? Select one: а. Mutations are the ultimate source of genetic variation b. New mutations are fixed more quickly in large populations С. Most humans have new mutations that are not found in their parents d. In mammals, the male germline accumulates more mutations than the female germline

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Michael Cummings

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Chapter6: Cytogenetics: Karyotypes And Chromosome Aberrations

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