Campbell Biology (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0135188741
ISBN 13: 978-0-13518-874-3

Chapter 13 - 13.4 - Concept Check - Page 267: 1

Answer

Mutations are the original (and only) source of variation among alleles for a specific gene.

Work Step by Step

This is asking you to connect to other material in the book which deals with how DNA sequences change, to see that this and the recombination during meiosis are both sources of genetic diversity.
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