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The ultimate source of variation is

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Adaptability
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Sexual variation
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Natural selection
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Mutation
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Solution

The correct option is C Mutation
Random mutations are the ultimate source of genetic variation. Mutations are likely to be rare and most mutations are neutral or deleterious, but in some instances, the new alleles can be favoured by natural selection.

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