The Theory of Natural Selection states that certain traits become more prevalent in a population because the traits allow some individuals to produce more offspring. The Theory of Natural Selection is a theory because
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Which of the following observations is not part of the theory of natural selection? A. Populations of organisms have more offspring than will survive; B. There is variation among individuals in a population; C. Modern organisms are unrelated; D. Traits can be passed on from parent to offspring; E. Some variants in a population have a higher probability of survival and reproduction than other variants do.
1 Component of the theory of natural selection A- Any organism can produce offspring than can survive B- Individuals must compete with others for available resources in order to survive C- Individuals with better traits flourish and reproduce to pass on the traits D- All of the above
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