[单选题]
2. What is the role of mutatiofhh( ;pl*nc)an in a popula rnhu-., orb gmwp*5iyta1 z f.-jy5e8tion?
A. It creates individuals with a better chance of survival.
B. It damages the chance of survival of individuals.
C. It has no effect.
D. It creates genetic variation within the population.