Which of the following best defines the idea of group selection?

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Group selection is the idea that natural selection can sometimes act on the level of the group, favoring traits that benefit the survival and reproduction of the whole group even if individual organisms within the group may not directly benefit or may even be at a disadvantage. This is in contrast to traditional natural selection which operates on individuals and their traits. Choice A and C are incorrect as they make absolute statements that are not necessarily true.

Which of the Following Best Defines the Idea of Group