Which Is NOT One of the Preconditions in a Population

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT one of the preconditions in a population where natural selection is at work?

• A)There is variation that can be inherited in a population.
• B)The population always becomes adapted to its environment.
• C)Many more individuals are produced by a population than can survive and reproduce.
• D)Adaptive characteristics in some individuals make them more likely to survive and reproduce.
• E)Heritable variations must be passed on the subsequent generations.

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Definitions:

Caregivers

Individuals who provide care for another person in need, such as children, elderly, or someone with disabilities, often involving physical, emotional, or financial support.

Abnormal Development

Deviations from typical growth patterns, which can affect physical, emotional, or intellectual development.

Minorities

Groups of people who are different from the larger population in a country or area due to racial, ethnic, religious, or sexual identity, often experiencing disadvantage or discrimination.

Mental Illness

A wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.