Question

Which statements best describe natural selection? Check all that apply.

Populations must have genetic variation.
Genetic mutations do not produce advantageous traits.
Natural selection occurs when the environment changes.
Evolution works independently of natural selection.
Organisms best suited for the environment survive and reproduce.

Answer 1

A,C,E

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Natural selection is the process through which populations of living organisms adapt and change. Individuals in a population are naturally variable, meaning that they are all different in some ways. This variation means that some individuals have traits better suited to the environment than others

So, organisms best suited for the environment survive and reproduce