According to Charles Darwin, Selection Refers to the Fact That

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to Charles Darwin, selection refers to the fact that:

• A) offspring are somewhat different from others and differences are passed on by heredity.
• B) organisms choose to cooperate more often than they choose to compete.
• C) organisms are more likely to consume low-energy foods associated with a low level of risk compared to high-energy foods associated with a high level of risk.
• D) characteristics that allow better adaptation to the environment are selected because they enable survival, and hence are passed on.

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