According to the theory of natural selection, organisms produce:
Correct answer: A. More offspring than supported
- A. More offspring than supported
- B. Less offspring than supported
- C. Offspring according to the resources available
- D. Offspring to create resources
Explanation
According to theory of natural selection, those organisms whose inherited characterstics fit them best to their enviroment are likely to leave more offsprings than the less fit individuals.
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Evolution describes heritable change in populations over generations through variation, natural selection and adaptation. Lamarckism explains inheritance of acquired characteristics, while Darwinism explains selection of favourable inherited variations; these historical explanations must not be confused with the modern genetic account of evolutionary change.
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