Even though natural selection was named after the artificial selection that plant and animal breeders use, it really refers to
A) the survival of the physically fit.
B) the reproduction of traits from generation to generation.
C) the selective retention of variation in a population.
D) the variable ability of species to survive and reproduce.

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Natural selection refers to the selective retention of variation in a population, which means that certain traits become more or less common over time based on their impact on survival and reproduction. It is not just about the survival of the physically fit (A) or the reproduction of traits from generation to generation (B), although these are important aspects of the process. It also recognizes that different species have different levels of ability to survive and reproduce (D), but specifically focuses on how variation within populations affects these abilities.

Even Though Natural Selection Was Named After the Artificial Selection