How can variations in a population promote survival?
They reduce competition among individuals
They allow for adaptation to changing environments
They ensure all offspring are identical
They increase genetic diversity only
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. They allow for adaptation to changing environments
Solution:
Variations among individuals in a population can lead to better adaptation to environmental changes, thus promoting survival. Therefore, 'They allow for adaptation to changing environments' is correct. The other options oversimplify or misstate the role of variations.
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