Genetic variation in a population is the result of __________ that happen in the __________ of the parents. Some of these variations give the individual __________ 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? (1 point) Responses imprints; body cells; disadvantages imprints; body cells; disadvantages imprints; gametes, disadvantages imprints; gametes, disadvantages mutations; gametes; advantages mutations; gametes; advantages mutations; body cells; advantages

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Answer 1

The correct choice to complete the statement is: mutations; gametes; advantages.

So the complete statement would read: "Genetic variation in a population is the result of mutations that happen in the gametes of the parents. Some of these variations give the individual advantages in its environment that allow it to survive and reproduce better. These are called adaptations."