The slow changes in a species that occur over time are influenced in a large part by whether or not genetically based traits give an organism an advantage. What is being described?
A)Mutations; adaptation
B)Evolution; natural selection
C)Natural selection; adaptations
D)Natural selection; evolution

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Evolution refers to the slow changes in a species over time, and natural selection is the process by which certain traits become more common in a population because they confer an advantage for survival and reproduction.

The Slow Changes in a Species That Occur Over Time