Match the definition with the term.
-sexual selection
A)the gradual selection and evolution of characteristics that are specifically favora-ble for reproductive success
B)the idea that species are so perfectly constructed and adapted that they must have been created as finished products by some powerful and knowledgeable creator
C)those organisms best adapted for a particular environment will survive and propa-gate,thus passing on their characteristics through the generations

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Sexual selection is the process by which certain traits or behaviors make an individual more attractive to potential mates, leading to greater reproductive success.

Answer: B 
 This definition describes the concept of creationism, which posits that living things were created fully formed by a divine being rather than evolving through natural selection.

Answer: C 
 This definition describes natural selection, which is the process by which organisms best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and pass on their advantageous traits to their offspring.

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