Natural Selection Requires That Variation Exists in a Population and That

question 47

Multiple Choice

Natural selection requires that variation exists in a population and that the variation

• A) is generated by mechanisms other than mutation.
• B) is heritable.
• C) does not affect reproductive success.
• D) is consistent across environments.

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Extended Family

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Blended Family

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