Which statement is accurate about natural selection? (1 point)

Natural selection cannot occur through mutations.

Natural selection cannot inactivate genes.

Natural selection does not change the alleles an organism has.

Natural selection does not impact reproduction rates

1 answer

The accurate statement about natural selection is:

Natural selection does not change the alleles an organism has.

Natural selection acts on existing genetic variation within a population but does not create new alleles; it influences which alleles are passed on based on their effects on survival and reproduction.