Even though natural selection was named after the artificial selection that plant and animal breeders use, it really refers to the
A) survival of the physically fit.
B) reproduction of traits from generation to generation.
C) selective retention of variation in a population.
D) variable ability of species to survive and reproduce.

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Natural selection refers to the selective retention of variation in a population, meaning that certain traits or characteristics are favored and passed on to future generations based on their ability to survive and reproduce in their environment. While survival and reproduction are important aspects of natural selection, they are not the defining factors. Additionally, the term "natural" refers to the fact that the selection is occurring without human intervention, as opposed to artificial selection which is deliberately guided by breeders.

Even Though Natural Selection Was Named After the Artificial Selection