How is the creation of new alleles different from creating new combinations of alleles?

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ The creation of new alleles involves changes in the genetic sequence, while creating new combinations of alleles involves reorganizing existing genetic variations without altering the actual sequences. ⚹ ∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ Mutation: New alleles are created through mutations, which are changes in the DNA sequence. These can occur due to errors in DNA replication, exposure to mutagens, or other processes that cause changes in the nucleotide sequence of a gene. ‖ ‖ b ⋮ Genetic recombination: New combinations of alleles are created through genetic recombination, which occurs during sexual reproduction. During meiosis, homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, leading to new combinations of alleles that were originally present in the parents. ‖ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Allele creation vs. allele combination ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ Mutation leads to new alleles by altering DNA sequences, while recombination shuffles existing alleles into new combinations without changing the underlying sequences. ⚹◊What molecular processes lead to the creation of new alleles in a population?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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