In nature, this method is the only way diversity is truly created. Changes in the genetic material of an organism are passed on to offspring and, although the process is slow, it could eventually result in the creation of a new species. These statements describe the effects of _______ on biodiversity.

Mutations are changes in an organism’s genetic material. If a mutation is inherited, it can spread through a population over generations and contribute to differences that may eventually lead to a new species. Therefore, the statements describe the effects of mutation on biodiversity.

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