Standard Books Zoology Natural Selection MCQ Question with Solution

The Darwinian fitness of an organism is a measure of

A

Its ability, relative to others in the population to pass it genes to the next generation

B

The number of offspring it produces

C

Its lifespan

D

Its physical vigour

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Darwinian fitness refers to an organism's success in passing its genes to the next generation, which is a measure of its reproductive success relative to others.

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