Mutations are important because they bring about

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benefits for the individual, not for the population
genetic variation needed for a population to evolve
Hardey-Weinberg equilibrium within a population
death of the organism in which they develop

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Mutations are important because they bring about genetic variation needed for a population to evolve. Mutations introduce new alleles into a gene pool, providing the raw material for natural selection and other evolutionary processes to act upon. This variation is crucial for the adaptability and survival of populations in changing environments.