Q: Fact 1: Mutation creates new genetic variation in a gene pool. Fact 2: Genetic variation is the basis for natural selection. Given the two facts above, what is a basis for natural selection?

(a). fur and fat
(b). competition
(c). mutation
(d). root growth
(e). insects
(f). animals
(g). trees
(h). cows
The answer is:
(c).