Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes Evolution by Natural

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes evolution by natural selection as it is viewed today?

• A) Evolution by natural selection represents the result of selection for acquired characteristics.
• B) Evolution by natural selection is the production of adaptations that meet present and anticipated needs.
• C) Evolution by natural selection is the descent of humans from the present-day great apes.
• D) Evolution by natural selection is the differential survival and reproduction of the most-fit phenotypes.

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