Question

plant life cycle quick check
genetic variation is beneficial because it (1 point)
○ can increase mutations.
○ protects individuals in a species equally against disease.
○ requires only the sporophyte generation.
○ can help a species better adapt to environmental changes.

Explanation:

Genetic variation creates diverse traits in a species. This diversity means some individuals may have traits that help them survive and reproduce when environments change, unlike the incorrect options: mutations are the source of variation (not the result of it being beneficial), variation does not protect all individuals equally from disease, and it is not limited to the sporophyte generation.

Answer:

D. can help a species better adapt to environmental changes.