Which statement would least likely be used to describe variation?

A. Variations are inherited differences between individuals of the same species
B. Variations that decrease reproductive success are more likely to be passed on
C. Variations may result in changes to an entire population after many generations,

D . Variations provide some individuals with an advantage.

C

Explanation:

Variations start off in a few of a certain species, then if the mutation or "variation" is beneficial to their survival, (i.e. white mice evolving to become black to survive on dark lava rock) it will stay and the other animals of the species without the mutation will eventually die off, leaving those with the mutation alive, they will then breed and it will eventually affect the entire population.

desert perennials often survive by remaining dormant during dry periods of the year, then springing to life when water becomes available. most annual desert plants germinate only after heavy seasonal rain, then complete their reproductive cycle very quickly.