Which of the following statements best describes the effect of natural selection on a population? O Increased genetic variation among individuals in a population Increased mutation rate in the population Improved match between a population and its environment Reduction in population size

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Which of the following statements best describes the effect of natural selection on
a population?
Increased genetic variation among individuals in a population
Increased mutation rate in the population
Improved match between a population and its environment
Reduction in population size
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THEORY OF NATURAL SELECTION was proposed by Charles Darwin (1809-1882 A.D.), an English naturalist.

The main postulates of his theory were:
1. Geometric increase
2. Limited availability of food and space
3. Continuous Struggle amongst organisms for survival 
4. Variations
5. Natural selection or survival of 
the fittest
6. Speciation
7. Inheritance of useful traits from parent to offspring

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