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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