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Answer 1

Answer:

The Correct answer is D:  Mutations are an important mechanism for the evolution of new species.  Without mutation, new genes do not arise.  Without those new genes, new species cannot evolve.

Explanation:

A:  Mutations are not always beneficial.  Many are harmful

B:  Mutations do not always occur rapidly

C.  Mutations lead to new genes, but they do not guarantee speciation.