What is natural selection?
A) When nongenetically based traits are passed from one generation to the next
B) A process that allows traits to remain the same over many generations
C) A process in which environmental constraints enable some phenotypes to be more successful than others
D) When one phenotype is as successful as all other phenotypes

Question

What is natural selection? 
A) When nongenetically based traits are passed from one generation to the next
B) A process that allows traits to remain the same over many generations
C) A process in which environmental constraints enable some phenotypes to be more successful than others
D) When one phenotype is as successful as all other phenotypes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Natural selection is a process in which environmental constraints enable some phenotypes to be more successful than others. The successful phenotypes are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their traits to the next generation. This results in gradual changes in the genetic makeup of a population over time.

What Is Natural Selection