Which statement best explains how genetic mutations produce genetic variation? * A male and a female with different alleles reproduce to make offspring that have a new combination of genotypes and phenotypes.
A strand of DNA is translated into RNA and a codon is skipped. The protein resulting from the RNA strand is expressed as a new trait.
A population of individuals is hunted to the brink of extinction. The remaining individuals reproduce, and their limited genetics are passed on to the subsequent generations.
A cell divides twice, forming four gametes, each with unique characteristics due to crossing over and independent assortment.