The theory of evolution by means of natural selection establishes that individuals of a population of species are not __________.
A) Sympatric
B) Identical
C) Siblings
D) All of the above

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The theory of evolution by means of natural selection suggests that genetic variations occur within a population, which allows some individuals to have better chances of survival and reproduction than others. This means that individuals within a population are not genetically identical, which is option B. Option A is incorrect because sympatric means belonging to the same geographic area, which is not relevant to the statement. Option C is incorrect because siblings are offspring of the same parents, which is not relevant to the statement. Option D is incorrect because only option B accurately states the answer.

The Theory of Evolution by Means of Natural Selection Establishes