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Which condition is essential for natural selection to occur?

A. Unlimited resources
B. Inherited variation
C. A static environment
D. A long life span

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Inherited variation

Natural selection is a process that occurs when certain inherited traits or variations of a species give certain individuals an advantage in their ability to survive and reproduce in a given environment. Therefore, for natural selection to occur, there must be inherited variation within a population. Other conditions such as unlimited resources, a static environment, and a long life span do not necessarily have a direct impact on natural selection. However, these factors can affect the relative fitness of individuals with different inherited variations and thus influence the outcome of natural selection.

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