The genetic variability produced by meiosis is adaptive in that it ________.

A. creates only gametes with the genes most likely to promote survival in a new environment
B. selects genes only from the parent whose genes are responsive to environmental changes
C. produces genes with more favorable ratios of adenine to guanine and cytosine to thymine
D. makes it likely that at least some individuals will survive as the environment changes


Answer: D

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