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9) Many gardeners use a chemical weed-killer to control plant pests in their gardens. However, many weeds have begun to develop a resistance to these chemical poisons. This is an example of _________________ in action.

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could be adaption????
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Answer:

This is an example of natural selection in action.

Step-by-step explanation:

The action of natural selection consists in selecting individuals more adapted to a given ecological condition, eliminating those disadvantaged for that same condition. The most appropriate expression refers to the greater probability of a given individual surviving and leaving descendants in a given environment.

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