Which of the Following Statements About Natural Selection Is a Misconception

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about natural selection is a misconception?

• A)Natural selection involves differential reproductive success.
• B)Natural selection occurs when individuals evolve.
• C)In natural selection, traits that are favoured depend on current environmental conditions.
• D)Natural selection occurs as a result of competition among individuals in a population.
• E)Natural selection acts on heritable variations in a population.

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