Which of the Following Observations Is Not Part of Natural

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations is not part of natural selection as posed by Darwin?

• A)Individuals within a species exhibit variation.
• B)Organisms compete for available resources.
• C)Individuals within a population differ in terms of reproductive success.
• D)Organisms become adapted to conditions as the environment changes.
• E)All of these observations are part of natural selection as posed by Darwin.

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