Which factor has the greatest influence on thedevelopment of new, inheritable characteristics?
(1) combinations of genes resulting from mitosis
(2) mutations of genes in reproductive cells
(3) sorting of genes during asexual reproduction
(4) recombining of genes during differentiation

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Answer 1

Answer: mutations of genes in reproductive cells has the greatest influence on thedevelopment of new, inheritable characteristics.

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