Question: The gene pool expands through fertilization and:
Options:
- (A) offspring
- (B) agriculture
- (C) mutation
- (D) babies
- (E) seeds
- (F) zygotes
- (G) relocation
- (H) competition
Let's be accurate as possible and think step-by-step.
Mutation creates new genetic variation in a gene pool. Fertilization increases genetic variation. Mutation and fertilization have similar effects on the gene pool.
The answer: (C).