Which Process Creates New Alleles to Affect Genetic Diversity in a Population

Question

Which process creates new alleles to affect genetic diversity in a population?
A) independent assortment
B) random fertilization
C) segregation
D) mutation

Accepted Answer

Mutation is the process that creates new alleles through changes in DNA sequences. This is the ultimate source of genetic diversity in a population. Independent assortment, segregation, and random fertilization can also affect genetic diversity, but they do not create new alleles.