22. Evolution of Populations
Genetic Variation
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceWhat is the importance of neutral variation in evolution?
A
DNA forensics relies on neutral variation among humans.
B
Relative frequencies of neutral variations are controlled by natural selection.
C
Neutral variation is usually removed from the population by natural selection because it does not confer an advantage in the current environment.
D
Many mutations are silent and do not affect the amino acid that is coded for.
E
Neutral variation increases genetic variation, allowing a population to carry more alleles that may help it respond to environmental change.
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