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What occurs when organisms with traits most suited to the environment survive and reproduce?
What occurs when organisms with traits most suited to the environment survive and reproduce?
- Natural selection (correct)
- Cladogenesis
- Genetic drift
- Mutation
Why does overproduction of offspring create competition in a population?
Why does overproduction of offspring create competition in a population?
- To ensure there are enough mates for reproduction
- To increase genetic diversity within the population
- To compete for limited resources in the environment (correct)
- To prevent extinction due to low population numbers
Which condition is necessary for natural selection to occur?
Which condition is necessary for natural selection to occur?
- Uniformity in genetic variation
- Variation in heritable traits (correct)
- Random distribution of adaptations
- Lack of competition within populations
What is the main driving force behind the evolution of a species according to natural selection?
What is the main driving force behind the evolution of a species according to natural selection?
How does natural selection influence the genetic makeup of a population over time?
How does natural selection influence the genetic makeup of a population over time?
What outcome can the overproduction of offspring lead to in a population?
What outcome can the overproduction of offspring lead to in a population?
Which factor plays a crucial role in the development of genetic variation within a population?
Which factor plays a crucial role in the development of genetic variation within a population?
Why is variation among individuals important for natural selection?
Why is variation among individuals important for natural selection?
What role do favorable adaptations play in the process of natural selection?
What role do favorable adaptations play in the process of natural selection?
Why is overproduction of offspring considered a crucial aspect of natural selection?
Why is overproduction of offspring considered a crucial aspect of natural selection?
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