Which Is the Best Statement of the Principle of Natural

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which is the best statement of the principle of natural selection?

• A)A species constantly improves as parents pass along their best traits to their offspring.
• B)Over time,the environment naturally selects some traits over others.
• C)Over time,genetic variations become more common if they are adaptive in a particular environment.
• D)If a trait or characteristic is no longer adaptive,then the environment will select better,more adaptive traits.

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Definitions:

Favorable Variances

Differences between planned and actual performance that result in a better-than-expected financial outcome.

Materials Price

The cost associated with acquiring raw materials required for production or manufacturing processes.

Labor Quantity

The amount of labor required or used in the production process, often measured in terms of hours or labor units.

Standard Cost

A predetermined cost of manufacturing, servicing, or marketing goods, used as a benchmark to measure performance.