Which of the following statements about the concept of natural selection is false? Select one: a. Natural selection is an evolutionary process whereby different individuals survive and reproduce at different rates based on particular characteristics they possess. b. According to the concept of natural selection, those who survive and reproduce at a greater rate pass on more of their genes to the next generation, as compared to those who have a lower survival and reproduction rate. c. The frequency of a trait favored by natural selection will increase over generations whether the trait is heritable or not. d. Only natural selection can produce adaptations consistently. e. All of the above are true; none is false
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