Genetic variation is beneficial because it

Question

A. can help a species better adapt to environmental changes
B. protects individuals in a species equally against disease.
C. requires only the sporophyte generation.
D. can increase mutations

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. can help a species better adapt to environmental changes

Genetic variation is important for the survival of species as it provides the raw material for natural selection, allowing populations to adapt to changing environmental conditions.