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.

Question

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

(1 point)
Responses

mutations; gametes; advantages
mutations; gametes; advantages - no response given

imprints; gametes, disadvantages
imprints; gametes, disadvantages - no response given

mutations; body cells; advantages
mutations; body cells; advantages - no response given

imprints; body cells; disadvantages

Answer 1

The correct choice to complete the statement is:

mutations; gametes; advantages

So the completed sentence 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.