Natural selection tends to

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Natural selection favors traits that increase an organism's chances of survival and reproduction, so over time, these traits become more common in a population. Therefore, the frequency of characteristics that enhance survival and reproduction tends to increase. Option B is incorrect because the number of individuals in a population is not necessarily directly related to natural selection. Option C is incorrect because genetic drift is a random process that occurs independent of natural selection. Option D is incorrect because natural selection actually increases the likelihood of adaptation, as it favors traits that help organisms survive and reproduce in specific environments.

Natural Selection Tends to