Question

Gene mutations can be caused by many things. These mutations are biologically important because they

Answer 1

Answer:

Can result in a new variety of gene combinations in the species

Explanation:

The third option is blatantly untrue- gene mutations are sometimes harmful, usually mundane and do nothing, and sometimes extremely helpful.

The fourth option is also untrue- genetic mutation is completely random.

This leaves us with the first two-

The first option is true, but it's not why genetic mutations are important, it's simply how they are passed on.

The second option is the awnser because gene diversity is extremely important in populations, and 'variety of gene combinations' is just another way to say gene diversity.