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If a mutation is present in a gamete, then the mutation will enter the population's gene pool. Once it is in the gene pool, natural selection and genetic drift will influence the frequency that the mutation appears in the population.

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What must occur for a gene pool within a population to change?

A genetic mutation within the population.


A change in a gene is called?

A mutation


What is the change in DNA of a gene?

A change in the DNA of a gene is a mutation.


Whats a change in gene or chromosome?

A change in a gene could involve a mutation that alters the DNA sequence, affecting the function of the protein it codes for. A change in a chromosome could involve alterations in the structure, number, or distribution of genetic material, leading to genetic disorders or diseases.


Mutation is any change in a gene or chromosome?

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Is a mutation part of a chromosome that carries information about a trait?

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What is the term for any permanent change in a gene of chromosome?

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What cause variations in a species?

in gene pool, it comes from a random mutation


What Is any change in a gene?

A Mutation


Is gene mutation and mutation is same?

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