How is diversity in a population created? (For people)

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Jason Washington

Biology

13 February, 09:03

How is diversity in a population created? (For people)

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Brady Cervantes · Answer 1

Mutations are changes to an organism's DNA that create diversity within a population by introducing new alleles. Some mutations are harmful and are quickly eliminated from the population by natural selection; harmful mutations prevent organisms from reaching sexual maturity and reproducing.

Josie Richardson · Answer 2

Mutations are changes to an organism's DNA that create diversity within a population by introducing new alleles.