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Name the mechanism by which new alleles appear in a population.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Alleles**: Begin by defining what alleles are. Alleles are alternative forms of a gene. For example, a gene that determines eye color can have different alleles such as brown, blue, or green. 2. **Defining a Gene**: A gene is a functional segment of DNA. It carries the information necessary for the synthesis of proteins and can influence traits. 3. **Identifying the Mechanism**: To understand how new alleles appear in a population, we need to identify the mechanism responsible for their creation. ...
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