Which of the Following Are the Three Components to the Principle

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the three components to the principle of natural selection?

• A) Traits vary within a population; Organisms must compete for limited resources; Individuals learn to adapt to their environment.
• B) Organisms must compete for limited resources; Traits are heritable; Successful individuals are better able to survive.
• C) Traits vary within a species; Traits are heritable; Some species live longer than others.
• D) Traits vary within a species and between species; Traits are heritable; Organisms must compete for limited resources.

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