Natural selection operates on an individual's __________.
A) phenotype
B) genotype
C) haplotype
D) karyotype

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Natural selection is based on the survival and reproduction of individuals with advantageous traits or characteristics, which are expressed through their phenotype (physical and behavioral traits) and not necessarily their genetic makeup (genotype), haplotype (combination of alleles on a chromosome), or karyotype (number and structure of chromosomes). Therefore, the most appropriate answer is A, phenotype.

Natural Selection Operates on an Individual's __________