Which of the following is true concerning the theory of natural selection? Natural selection ensures the "fittest" individual in a population will live the longest. Natural selection does not proceed toward any predictable goal. Natural selection occurs mostly in populations with small numbers of individuals. Natural selection does not lead to adaptations; instead, adaptations lead to natural selection.
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Natural selection is the process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more successfully than those that are less well adapted. This leads to the gradual evolution of populations over time. Show more…
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