Which of the Following Best Describes the Principle of Natural

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the principle of natural selection?

• A) A species constantly improves as parents pass along their best traits to their offspring.
• B) Over time, the amino acids producing defective traits are destroyed by the body.
• C) Individuals with genetically influenced traits that are adaptive in a particular environment tend to survive and reproduce.
• D) If a trait or characteristic is no longer adaptive, then the environment will create better, more adaptive traits.

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Definitions:

Growth Rate

The rate at which the quantity of something, such as population, economy, or biological growth, increases over a certain period of time.

Aggressive

Behavior characterized by hostility, assertiveness, and often the intent to harm or assert dominance over others.

Peers

Individuals who are equals within a specific context, such as age, grade, or status, often influencing social and psychological behavior.

Daycare

A service that provides care and educational activities for children when their parents or guardians are unavailable during the day.