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Introduction to Natural Selection

Question 1 • AFC AP Biology B3

Which statement best describes Darwin’s theory about evolution?

Answer
A
An organism’s traits remain constant from one generation to the next.
B
Traits only become prevalent in a healthy population randomly.
C
Variation naturally exists, and advantageous traits become more prevalent over time in a population.
D
Variation naturally exists, and environmental change does not impact genetic variation in a population.

Explanation

Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection starts with variation among individuals in a population. Individuals with traits that help them survive and reproduce are more likely to pass those traits on, so advantageous traits become more common over generations. This matches the statement that variation exists and advantageous traits become more prevalent over time.

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