How do variations within a population benefit a species in terms of survival?

By preventing diseases

By aiding adaptation to environments

By ensuring the same traits are inherited

By increasing competition

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B. By aiding adaptation to environments

Variations help species adapt to environmental changes, improving survival chances. Other options do not adequately capture this essential function.

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