Natural selection acts
A) by causing mutations in the genome.
B) by producing structural and functional changes within organisms.
C) through differential probabilities of survival and reproductive success.
D) through the selection of breeding pairs that produce offspring with specialized characteristics.
E) by allowing unlimited growth of populations.

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Natural selection acts through differential probabilities of survival and reproductive success. Organisms with characteristics that increase their survival and reproductive success are more likely to pass on those traits to their offspring, leading to the gradual evolution of new traits and species over time. Natural selection does not directly cause mutations or produce structural and functional changes within organisms. It also does not select for specific breeding pairs or allow unlimited growth of populations.

Natural Selection Acts