Simple sequence repeats as a source of quantitative genetic variation.

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Most traits in biological populations appear to be under stabilizing selection, which acts to eliminate quantitative genetic variation. Yet, virtually all measured traits in biological populations continue to show significant quantitative genetic variation. The paradox can be resolved by postulating the existence of an abundant, though unspecified, source of mutations that has quantitative effects on phenotype,...

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