Multiple Choice
In order for traits to evolve by natural selection, individuals must experience differential reproductive success. This means that
A) individuals differ in the types of mutations that they carry.
B) some individuals are more likely to have a certain trait than others.
C) the number of individuals in a population that are successful at surviving and reproducing increases over time.
D) individuals with certain traits are more successful than others in the population at surviving and reproducing.
Correct Answer:
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