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session.masteringmicrobiology.com my pearson lab and ulz 3 apter 8 Reading Question 4 ? Part A eb>Comprehension Which statement regarding genes and evolution is true? View Available Hints) Hint 1. (eok open) O Mutations function to prevent the offspring of an organism from evolving O Today's plethora of microorganisms is the result of an extremely brief period of genetic recombination events If an organism has a mutation, will be less ?" (less able to reproduce) than other organisms. Random, heritable genetic mutations are a source of geneic vaniation. This variation is necessary for natural selection to occur O Submit Previous Answers Request Answer x Incorrect, One attempt remaining: Try Again incorted. This statement false. The dfferent kinds of microorganisms that exist today are the rest of a lorg hstry of evolution, lad Provide Feedback

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Random heritable genetic mutations are the source of genetic variation. The variation is necessary for natural selection.

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