Which Scenario Best Illustrates the Concept of Natural Selection

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which scenario best illustrates the concept of natural selection?

• A)The gene for sickle cell anemia has been passed down for generations because those with sickle cell anemia are typically resistant to malaria.
• B)Farmers typically breed only their strongest animals to ensure that the offspring will retain the most desirable characteristics.
• C)The gene for brown eyes is dominant;therefore,the most common eye color in the world is brown.
• D)As identical twins age,they typically show more physical differences because of epigenetic processes.

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Definitions:

Circumcision

The surgical removal of the foreskin from the male genitalia, often for health, cultural, or religious reasons.

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Appearance of Youth

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Social Phenomena

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