A population of buffalos is isolated such that no new buffalos can come into their territory. Which of the following is primarily responsible for the appearance of new alleles in this population? Mutations cells that will become sperm eggs. Reassortment of chromosomes during the process of creating sperm or eggs. Changes in the environment that favor some buffalo traits over others. Random mating between the buffalos in the population.

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A population of buffalos is isolated such that no new buffalos can come into their territory. Which of the following is primarily responsible for the appearance of new alleles in this population?
Mutations in cells that will become sperm or eggs.
Reassortment of chromosomes during the process of creating sperm or eggs.
Changes in the environment that favor some buffalo traits over others.
Random mating between the buffalos in the population.
Transcribed Image Text:A population of buffalos is isolated such that no new buffalos can come into their territory. Which of the following is primarily responsible for the appearance of new alleles in this population? Mutations in cells that will become sperm or eggs. Reassortment of chromosomes during the process of creating sperm or eggs. Changes in the environment that favor some buffalo traits over others. Random mating between the buffalos in the population.
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