Natural selection involves a
A random increase in frequency of DNA sequences that increase survival
B random decrease in frequency of DNA sequences that decrease survival
C non-random increase in frequency of DNA sequences that increase survival
D non-random decrease in frequency of DNA sequences that increase survival. - Scottish Highers Biology - Question 5 - 2023
Question 5
Natural selection involves a
A random increase in frequency of DNA sequences that increase survival
B random decrease in frequency of DNA sequences that decrease su... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Natural selection involves a
A random increase in frequency of DNA sequences that increase survival
B random decrease in frequency of DNA sequences that decrease survival
C non-random increase in frequency of DNA sequences that increase survival
D non-random decrease in frequency of DNA sequences that increase survival. - Scottish Highers Biology - Question 5 - 2023
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Choose the correct definition of natural selection
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Natural selection is defined as a process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring. This implies a non-random mechanism that favors certain traits over others. Therefore, the correct choice from the options provided is:
C non-random increase in frequency of DNA sequences that increase survival.
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