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Natural selection ' selects ' from among variations. Some organisms are better suited to their immediate environment and survive and out reproduce other organisms. All these organisms are genetically variant. That is the simple connection between natural selection and genetic variation. ( that variation coming about by mutation and recombination )

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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.


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

Genetic variation is necessary for natural selection to occur. This variation provides the raw material for differential survival and reproduction, which drives the process of natural selection. Without genetic variation, there would be no differences for natural selection to act upon.


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.


Why is genetic variation important for natural selection to drive evolution?

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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.


Does natural selection require genetic variation in order to drive the process of evolution?

Yes, natural selection requires genetic variation to drive the process of evolution. Genetic variation provides the raw material for natural selection to act upon, leading to changes in the traits of a population over time.


How is genetic variation important to natural selection and adaptation?

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Genetic variation is a necessary condition of which process?

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


Which type of selection tends to increase genetic variation?

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Does natural selection have a tendency to increase or decrease genetic variation within a population?

Natural selection tends to decrease genetic variation within a population by favoring certain traits that are advantageous for survival and reproduction.