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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
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Chapter 19.4, Problem 8LO
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To explain: The nature and extent of genetic variations including genetic polymorphism, balanced polymorphism, neutral variations, and geographic variation.

Introduction: Genetic variations refer to differences among organisms within a given population. It is due to genetic variation that the organisms appear distinct from each other in nature. Genetic variation is a consequence of mutations in the genome, random mating among organisms and due to the cross over that takes place in chromosomes in meiosis.

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