Question

Genetic variation is beneficial because it(1 point)
Responses

can help a species better adapt to environmental changes.
can help a species better adapt to environmental changes.

can increase mutations.
can increase mutations.

requires only the sporophyte generation.
requires only the sporophyte generation.

protects individuals in a species equally against disease.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**can help a species better adapt to environmental changes.**

Genetic variation allows populations to adapt to changing environments and increases the chances of survival by providing a wider range of traits that can be acted upon by natural selection.