Which of the Following Best Describes Natural Selection

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes natural selection?

• A) It is the idea that organisms with genetic traits that improve their ability to reproduce are more likely to pass those traits on to future generations.
• B) It is the idea that the strong survive and the weak die off.
• C) It is a guess made by scientists about how life develops, but it has no hard evidence to support it.
• D) It is the idea that organisms naturally increase in complexity and intelligence with time.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary-developed

Pertains to characteristics, systems, or processes that have evolved over time through natural selection and adaptation.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that ease the cognitive load of making a decision.

Decision Making

The process of identifying and choosing alternatives based on the values and preferences of the decision-maker.

Shelf-space

The amount of area or space available on shelves in a store allocated to display products.