Which of the following statements will describes evolution?

The close resemblance of parents and their offspring over successive generations.

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Difference between individuals in survival.

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Change in genetic composition of a population over successive generations

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Change in the phenotype of an individual over successive generations.

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The correct option is C Change in genetic composition of a population over successive generations
Evolution is change in the heritable traits of biological populations over successive generations. Evolutionary processes give rise to diversity at every level of biological organisation, including the levels of species, individual organisms, and molecules.

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