The genetic change in a population caused by natural selection is called?
Correct answer: D. Adaptation
- A. Polymorphism
- B. Specialization
- C. Gene linkage
- D. Adaptation
Explanation
Variation allows some individuals within a population to adapt to the changing environment. Because natural selection acts directly only on phenotypes, more genetic variation within a population usually enables more phenotypic variation.
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