Highest fitness In regards to evolution, which deer has the highest "fitness"? Multiple Choice O O O a deer that mates the most a deer that is able to run the fastest a deer that lives the longest a deer with the best genes a deer that produces the most surviving offspring
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Fitness refers to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment. It is not solely about physical traits or longevity but rather about the overall contribution to the gene pool of the next generation. Show more…
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