Genetic variation is essential for the survival of a species

Last updated: 6/9/2023

Genetic variation is essential for the survival of a species over time Environmental changes can apply selective pressure on a population Due to environmental changes many individ uals in the population may die Individuals with advantageous variations however will have a better chance of survival and passing on the advantageous genes to their offspring As a result the species survives over time Which of the following statements identifies a mechanism for increasing genetic variation in populations of both animals and bacteria A B C Crossing over during meiosis produces new combinations of genes in gametes Random mating results in unique individuals in a population being produced The process of transformation produces genetic variation in cells anger to the phenotype of organisms