What is the significance of genetic variation in evolution?
It prevents evolution from occurring
It allows adaptation to changing environments
It creates identical organisms
It is only significant in asexual reproduction
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. It allows adaptation to changing environments
Solution:
Genetic variation is crucial for evolution as it allows species to adapt to changing environments, enhancing survival chances. Therefore, the correct option is 'It allows adaptation to changing environments.' The other options wrongly attribute negative characteristics to genetic variation.
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