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Genetic variation in a population is the result of __________blank that happen in the __________blank of the parents. Some of these variations give the individual __________blank in its environment that allow it to survive and reproduce better. These are called adaptations.

Which of the following answer choices correctly completes the statement above?

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mutations; body cells; advantages
mutations; body cells; advantages

imprints; body cells; disadvantages
imprints; body cells; disadvantages

mutations; gametes; advantages
mutations; gametes; advantages

imprints; gametes, disadvantages

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mutations; gametes; advantages

Explanation: Only mutations in gametes (sex cells) are heritable and contribute to genetic variation in a population, and some mutations confer advantages (adaptations) that improve survival and reproduction.