In which of the following scenarios will natural selection most likely occur? Very little genetic variation is present in a species. A geographical area has limited food to suppo... In which of the following scenarios will natural selection most likely occur? Very little genetic variation is present in a species. A geographical area has limited food to support the individuals living there. No reproductive barriers are present in the area where a species is located. Ideal environmental conditions result in less competition between individuals.

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The question is asking us to identify the scenario in which natural selection is most likely to occur. Natural selection is a key mechanism of evolution, where organisms with traits better suited to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more successfully.

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A geographical area that has limited food to support the individuals living there.

Natural selection will most likely occur in a geographical area that has limited food to support the individuals living there because of the competition for limited resources.

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Natural selection will most likely occur in a geographical area that has limited food to support the individuals living there because of the competition for limited resources.

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Natural selection leads to the survival and reproduction of individuals with advantageous traits in a population. It relies on factors like genetic variation, inheritance, and differential reproductive success to drive evolutionary change.

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A common mistake is to think natural selection is about 'survival of the fittest' meaning only the strongest survive. While strength can be an advantage, natural selection favors traits that provide a reproductive advantage, not just survival.

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