Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. What is the primary basis for genetic variation within a population? A) Natural selection B) Environmental changes C) Different alleles D) Predation Who is known for their research on the basic principles of heredity? A) Charles Darwin B) Gregor Mendel C) Isaac Newton D) Albert Einstein Which of the following is an example of a heritable factor? A) Temperature B) Diet C) Gene D) Climate What is the term for different versions of the same gene? A) Chromosomes B) Alleles C) Nucleotides D) Proteins What happens when a jaguar cub inherits a different combination of alleles than its mother? A) It will always have the same fur color as its father. B) It will have a unique fur color. C) It will not survive in the wild. D) It will not be able to reproduce