A change in the genetic composition of an individual in a population is known as
A)emigration.
B)mutation.
C)natural selection.
D)biological evolution.
E)genetic drift.

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A change in the genetic composition of an individual in a population is referred to as a mutation. This change can be beneficial, harmful or neutral to the individual's survival and reproduction. Over time, mutations can accumulate and give rise to new traits that can be acted upon by natural selection, leading to biological evolution.

A Change in the Genetic Composition of an Individual in a Population