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Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Natural selection may occur when there are

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heritable traits

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differences in the adaptiveness of forms of traits to prevailing environmental conditions

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differences in survival and reproduction among individuals that differ in one or more traits

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all of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A all of the above
Natural selection is the process where organism with favorable traits are more likely to reproduce. In doing so, they pass on these traits to the next generation. Over time this process allows organism to adapt to their environment.
Hence, the correct answer is 'all of the above'

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