Campbell Biology in Focus, Books a la Carte Edition; Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson eText - ValuePack Access Card - for Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 2TYU
No two people are genetically identical, except for identical twins. The main source of
- A. new mutations that occurred in the preceding generation.
- B. genetic drift.
- C. the reshuffling of alleles in sexual reproduction.
- D. environmental effects.
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Campbell Biology in Focus, Books a la Carte Edition; Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson eText - ValuePack Access Card - for Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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