Question

Genetic variation is beneficial because it
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.