Which Situation Occurs After the Creation of a New Allele

Question

Which situation occurs after the creation of a new allele?
A) The gene pool becomes more diverse.
B) The gene pool becomes less diverse.
C) The gene pool fragments into smaller groups.
D) Reproductive isolation always occurs in the group where the mutation occurred.

Accepted Answer

Creation of a new allele introduces a new genetic variation into a population, thus increasing the diversity of the gene pool. This new allele can be inherited and spread through subsequent generations, leading to further genetic diversity within the population.