adaptation replication genetic mutation homologous recombination
I am hesitating between 4 options to answer the following question, which option should I choose?
Question: Over several years, a scientist successfully isolates a species of flower for white color. This year, when the new generation of flowers blooms, one yellow flower is found in the population. Which is the best reason for the appearance of a new flower color within the species?
Possibilities:
- adaptation
- replication
- genetic mutation
- homologous recombination

genetic mutation