Genetic buffering describes
A) the ability of cells to accumulate mutations.
B) loss of mutations through repair and recombination.
C) the accumulation of extra,non-coding DNA in eukaryotic genomes.
D) the ability of one gene to mask variability in another gene.
E) the expansion of introns throughout evolution.

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Genetic buffering refers to the ability of one gene to mask the effects of variability in another gene. It can help maintain genetic stability and reduce the impact of mutations.

Genetic Buffering Describes