The Lederbergs developed the process of replica plating to test whether advantageous mutations arose in response to the selective agent or were naturally present in the population before selection.

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The Lederbergs developed the process of replica plating to test whether advantageous mutations arose in response to the selective agent or were naturally present in the population before selection.

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This statement is true. The Lederbergs did indeed develop the process of replica plating to distinguish between advantageous mutations that arose in response to selective pressure versus mutations that were already present in the population before selection.

The Lederbergs Developed the Process of Replica Plating to Test Whether