Principle of Natural Selection

Easy Biology Evolution

Evolution is a central concept in biology that explains how species change over time through processes such as natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow. One of the key mechanisms of evolution is natural selection, which occurs when organisms with advantageous traits reproduce more successfully than others. Which of the following statements best encapsulates the principle of natural selection?

Natural selection causes all members of a species to develop similar traits.

Natural selection leads to the immediate appearance of new traits in a population.

Natural selection favors individuals that are better adapted to their environment.

Natural selection results solely from environmental changes.

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