How does natural selection operate? (Select all that apply.) A. Natural selectio

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How does natural selection operate? (Select all that apply.)

A. Natural selection changes the allele frequencies of an individual.

B. Individuals with adaptations to their environment pass on their genes to more offspring.

C. Organisms acquire new physical traits to survive in an environment, then they pass these on to offspring so that they can survive.

D. Natural selection acts on genetic variation of organisms in a population.

E. Natural selection produces differences in traits, and these traits can either increase or decrease survival and reproduction.

The answer is

C. Organisms acquire new physical traits to survive in an environment, then they pass these on to offspring so that they can survive.

D. Natural selection acts on genetic variation of organisms in a population.

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