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:

Transactional Leadership

A leadership style that focuses on the exchanges that occur between leaders and their followers, where leaders reward or discipline followers based on performance.

Personal Abilities

The skills, talents, and competencies that an individual possesses, which can contribute to their performance in various tasks or roles.

Profound Effects

Significant and deep impacts that alter or influence something substantially.

Lowest-Risk Followers

Individuals or entities that tend to engage with or support the least risky strategies, options, or leaders.