Regarding the nature of natural selection, which of the following is NOT an accurate statement? Group of answer choices natural selection can and does produce features that are less than perfect adaptations natural selection operates as a systematic, non-progressive mechanism natural selection acts on the phenotypes of individuals, but evolution occurs with changes in allele frequencies in populations populations evolve traits by natural selection in anticipation of future environmental changes all of the above are accurate
Added by Christopher J.
Step 1
Step 1: Natural selection can produce features that are less than perfect adaptations. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Audra Reece and 70 other Biology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Marlyn J.
Which of the following is FALSE about the process of natural selection? Group of answer choices It helps elaborate and diversify traits. Traits that enhance survival and reproduction are passed on to future generations. It can direct and influence evolution. It can lead to the formation of new species. All of the other statements are correct about natural selection.
Adi S.
Which of the following statements is FALSE based on Darwin’s theory of evolution? (A) $\quad$ Natural selection is the driving force for evolution. (B) $\quad$ Favorable genetic variations become more and more common in individuals throughout their lives. (C) $\quad$ Natural selection can drive organisms living in groups to ultimately become distinct species. (D) $\quad$ Fitness is measured by reproductive success.
Recommended Textbooks
Biology for AP Courses
Objective Biology for NEET
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Transcript
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD