The Idea That Certain Traits That Promote Survival Are Passed

question 28

Multiple Choice

The idea that certain traits that promote survival are passed to future generations because the organisms who possess those traits are more likely to successfully reproduce is the definition of

• A)evolution.
• B)mate selection.
• C)natural selection.
• D)sexual selection.

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