How does genetic variation and mutation play a role in natural selection?

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<span>Natural selection is a theory that states that those individuals who are best adapted to live in an area will survive and reproduce. Within a given population, there exists a normal degree of genetic variation that may or may not make an individual more adapted to the environment or, more importantly, changes in the environment. A species with a great deal of genetic variability is more likely to survive as a species in a changing environment than a species with limited variability.</span>

Juliette [100K]2 years ago

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Some mutations may be favorable for survival Ex. A genetic mutation can cause animals to be more resistant to illnesses.

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