According to the theory of natural selection; which of the following best explains how species adapt over time?
- A. Individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce ✓
- B. All individuals in a population change identically in response to the environment
- C. Species intentionally develop traits they need to survive
- D. Mutation rates increase whenever a population faces a threat
Correct answer
A. Individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce
Explanation
Natural selection acts on existing variation: individuals with traits better suited to their environment tend to survive and pass those traits to offspring; gradually shifting population traits over generations.
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