Natural selection is a process that results in
A) the characteristics of individuals changing over time.
B) the characteristics of populations changing over time.
C) no changes in characteristics of individuals or populations.
D) changes in the characteristics of both individuals and populations.

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Natural selection is a process that acts on populations, favoring individuals with traits that provide them with advantages to survive and reproduce. These advantageous traits become more common in the population over time, leading to changes in the characteristics of populations rather than just individuals. Therefore, option B is the best choice as it correctly reflects the nature and outcome of natural selection.

Natural Selection Is a Process That Results in