Evolution Occurs as a Result of

question 15

Multiple Choice

Evolution occurs as a result of

• A)the discovery of a desirable characteristic in a population.
• B)an individual's physiological modification.
• C)environmental change that forces modification in a resident species.
• D)better survival or reproduction rates by individuals with a particular characteristic.
• E)a population's physiological modification.

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