The principle of natural selection proposes that certain characteristics will become more prevalent in a species to the extent that these
A) are associated with multiple genetic mutations.
B) inhibit reproductive behaviors.
C) increase the likelihood that an organism will successfully reproduce.
D) impair adaption to the local environment.
E) impair appetite.

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The principle of natural selection proposes that certain characteristics will become more prevalent in a species to the extent that these increase the likelihood that an organism will successfully reproduce.

The Principle of Natural Selection Proposes That Certain Characteristics Will