If evolution is based upon there being genetic diversity between generations, how does the lack of genetic differences existing between daughter cells created via mitosis impact the theory of evolution

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Explanation:

If evolution is based upon genetic diversity, it means that evolution in organisms that only reproduce by mitotic division will depend largely on the frequency of random mutation of genes.

The only way that genetic diversity can occur between daughter cells formed from mitosis is if mutation takes place. Mutation general means a sudden change to the gene sequence of an organism.

Without mutation, evolution in mitotic organisms will be non-existence because there are no new genes or alleles being introduced into the gene pool.

i believe the correct answer is d

"1. it should be, it has been for about 20 years, and it's really not much different in the end than breeding animals to have particular traits. there are always concerns about genetically engineered animals/plants affecting the environment in unexpected negative ways, but i can't think of an example where the fears didn't turn out to be baseless.  

first, as you point out, it would be a great advance in pharmacology, to be able to tailor drugs and their doses to me. the pros involve better medical treatment. the cons involve privacy issues like insurance companies denying coverage to people with genetic risk factors. looking at dna markers wouldn't affect the frequency of genetic diseases, but it would allow detection of them earlier. and ok, actually i suppose that if people used this information to avoid having children with genetic diseases, some might decrease in frequency."