Multiple choice

Why are mutations important to natural selection?

  1. It gives nature different variations/traits to pick from.

  2. It lets an organism change its DNA to be more adaptive.

  3. It causes individuals to change.

  4. It causes cancer, killing an entire population- extinction.
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Explanation

Natural selection requires variation to function. Mutations are the ultimate source of new genetic variation, providing the raw material upon which natural selection acts.

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