​​​​​​Which of these is NOT something that creates genetic variation within a species?

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Responses

crossing over during meiosis
crossing over during meiosis

gene mutations
gene mutations

random sexual reproduction
random sexual reproduction

asexual reproduction in bacteria

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Asexual reproduction in bacteria is NOT something that creates genetic variation within a species. Asexual reproduction typically results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent, whereas the other options (crossing over during meiosis, gene mutations, and random sexual reproduction) contribute to genetic variation.