Which of the Following Is Not an Observation or Inference

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an observation or inference on which natural selection is based?

• A) There is heritable variation among individuals.
• B) Poorly adapted individuals never produce offspring.
• C) Species produce more offspring than the environment can support.
• D) Individuals whose characteristics are best suited to the environment generally leave more offspring than those whose characteristics are less well suited.
• E) Only a fraction of an individual's offspring may survive.

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