It could be said that ____ favored the bee with the larger wingspan, and so the ____ evolved.
A) adaptation; bee
B) evolution; population
C) mutation; bee
D) natural selection; population
E) mutation; population

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The phrase "favored" suggests the mechanism of natural selection, where traits that are advantageous for an individual in its environment are more likely to be passed on to the next generation. The question also mentions the evolution of the bee, indicating a change in the population over time. Therefore, the best choice is D, natural selection acting on the population of bees with larger wingspans.

It Could Be Said That ____ Favored the Bee with the Larger