Zoology-Natural Selection

NEET Zoology Natural Selection MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following statements about natural selection is correct?

A

Natural selection involves the survival of individuals with advantageous traits that enhance their reproductive success.

B

Natural selection leads to the immediate change in the genetic makeup of a population after environmental changes occur.

C

Natural selection is the process through which all traits, including those that are disadvantageous, are preserved in a population.

D

Natural selection solely depends on the physical characteristics of organisms, ignoring behavioral adaptations.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Natural selection is a process in which individuals with traits that confer advantages in their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, thereby passing those traits to future generations.

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