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What is the major advantage of natural selection in a population?

A

decrease in number of genes

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more vulnerability of species

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survival advantage

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increase in number of genes

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Solution

The correct option is C
survival advantage

Survival advantage is the major advantage of natural selection in a population. Natural selection favours the fittest organism.

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