The Theory of Natural Selection States That

question 26

Multiple Choice

The theory of natural selection states that

• A) the most well- adapted individuals in their environments survive and reproduce, contributing the most genes to the next generation.
• B) only the largest and strongest individuals survive.
• C) individuals that mutate in response to changes in their environment will contribute the most genes to the next generation.
• D) random assortment of genes results in better physical characteristics in the following generations.
• E) all individuals live to reproduce in each generation.

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