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infoWhy this? We study genetic diversity and adaptations because differences in DNA between individuals lead to variation in characteristics, and understanding how these variations can make some organisms better suited to their environment is essential for explaining natural selection, evolution and how species cope with changing conditions.

scheduleWhy now? We study genetic diversity and adaptations now because, having learned about DNA, protein synthesis, mutations and meiosis, you are ready to see how these molecular and cellular processes produce variation in populations and how this variation is acted on by natural selection to drive evolution.