5. Which of the following statements about individuals within a population who survive to reproductive age is consistent with Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection? A. They are best suited to exist in their particular environments B. They produce fewer offspring than those that do not survive C. They will pass on unfavorable traits to their offspring D. They will possess adaptations that lower fitness

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A. Organisms best suited for their particular environments will survive
B. Organisms do not change
C. Organisms pass on acquired traits to their offspring
D. Organisms whose adaptations maximize fitness have a greater chance of survival
4. Evolutionary advantages or favorable features are referred to as which of the following?
A. Adaptations
B. Fitness
C. Genetil equilibrium
D. Rate of change
5. Which of the following statements about individuals within a population who survive to reproductive age is
consistent with Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection?
A. They are best suited to exist in their particular environments
B. They produce fewer offspring than those that do not survive
C. They will pass on unfavorable traits to their offspring
D. They will possess adaptations that lower fitness
Transcribed Image Text:1 of 7 + 50% A. Organisms best suited for their particular environments will survive B. Organisms do not change C. Organisms pass on acquired traits to their offspring D. Organisms whose adaptations maximize fitness have a greater chance of survival 4. Evolutionary advantages or favorable features are referred to as which of the following? A. Adaptations B. Fitness C. Genetil equilibrium D. Rate of change 5. Which of the following statements about individuals within a population who survive to reproductive age is consistent with Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection? A. They are best suited to exist in their particular environments B. They produce fewer offspring than those that do not survive C. They will pass on unfavorable traits to their offspring D. They will possess adaptations that lower fitness
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