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  • genetic variation (from any of several sources) provides options to try.
  • natural selection determines which of those options help the population most.
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How does genetic variation support Natural Selection?

Genetic variation in itself does not 'support' natural selection: it is what natural selection acts upon.


Is Natural selection a source of genetic variation in a population?

No, natural selection works on that genetic variation presented to it.


What characteristic within populations cause natural selection to occur?

Genetic variation. If there were no variation in the genes/phenotype then natural selection would have nothing to select from.


Cows that give more milk than other cows are an example of?

Natural variation, natural selection, artificial selection, genetic engineering, etc.


Which of these is necessary for natural selection to occur genetic engeneering genetic variation asexual reproduction or enviormental stability?

Genetic variation


Can natural selection occur without variation in a population?

no there is no genetic variation for natural selection to act upon


Is it possible for a population to undergo natural selection?

No, there is no genetic variation upon which natural selection can operate.


Genetic variation is a necessary condition of which process?

Genetic variation is one of the conditions required for Natural Selection to occur.


How is genetic variation important to natural selection and adaptation?

identical


What requires natural selection to occur in a population?

genetic variation


Which type of selection tends to increase genetic variation?

Natural Selection.


What are the four parts of Darwin's theory of natural selection?

Overproduction, genetic variation, selection, and adaption