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Why are mutations a source

of heritable variation?
A. Mutations are always neutral and
therefore don't contribute to
variations.
B. It creates changes in the DNA of an
individual that can be passed on. This is the answer
C. They cause a gamete to die due to a
change in DNA.
D. They cause changes to occur in the
environment around a species.

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Why are mutations a source of heritable variation? Mutations are changes in the DNA. A single mutation can have a large effect but in many cases evolutionary change is based on the accumulation of many mutations.

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