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Which of the following is not a fact or inference of natural selection?

There is heritable variation among individuals

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Production of offspring is matched to the abundance of essential resources

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Since only a fraction of offspring survive, there is a struggle for limited resources

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Individuals whose inherited characteristics best fit them to the environment will leave more offspring

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Solution

The correct option is B Production of offspring is matched to the abundance of essential resources
The organism that is better adapted to the environment and hence, can produce more of its type is selected. Its population eventually grows and the other one is wiped out. Over long periods, this can even give rise to speciation i.e. formation of new species. Production of the offspring depends on the reproductive capacity and presence of favourable variation.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Production of offspring is matched to the abundance of essential resources'

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Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.Which of the following is not a fact or inference of natural selection?

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Which of the following is not a fact or inference of natural selection?