Which process provides the genetic variability that natural selection acts on during evolution?

A) fitness
B) mitosis
C) mutation
D) adaptation
E) artificial selection

Genetic Variability

The variation in genetic makeup among individuals within a population, serving as a fundamental resource for evolution and adaptation.

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, a key mechanism of evolution.

Mutation

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, varying from a single base pair to large sections of a chromosome.