Darwin noted that populations produce far more offspring than the environment can support, which leads to
Correct answer: C. competition, the struggle for existence
- A. universal survival
- B. genetic uniformity
- C. competition, the struggle for existence
- D. instant formation of new species
Explanation
Overproduction plus limited food and space means only some individuals survive to breed, and which ones depends on their traits. This competition is the engine that makes natural selection operate.
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