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Is genetic variation always good

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Not all. Certain types of diseases are caused by mutations. Some may seem like bad some may seem as good ones in certain cases. Sickle Cell anemia is a common example where it would be seem as bad in urban areas but in areas with high malaria populations its a good thing.

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No, since it can be bad No. Lets say that there were white sand dunes with white mice living in them. If a variation turned some mice black, it would be harmful.

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sometimes it is. sometimes its not

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