Evolution can be defined as
A) a process which favors the average phenotype within a population.
B) a process that increases the average size of individuals within a population.
C) a process of eliminating "bad" traits within a population.
D) a change in gene frequencies in a population.
E) the extent to which phenotypic variation is due to genetic variation.

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Evolution refers to a change in gene frequencies within a population over time, which can lead to adaptation and the emergence of new species. It does not necessarily favor the average phenotype, increase individual size, or eliminate "bad" traits. The extent to which phenotypic variation is due to genetic variation is a related concept, but not the same as evolution.

Evolution Can Be Defined as