Question
What does the term "fitness" refer to in the context of natural selection?(1 point)
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The ability of an organism to lift heavy objects
The ability of an organism to lift heavy objects
The lifespan of an organism in its environment
The lifespan of an organism in its environment
The number of offspring an organism produces that survive long enough to reproduce
The number of offspring an organism produces that survive long enough to reproduce
The intelligence of an organism to solve complex problems
Responses
The ability of an organism to lift heavy objects
The ability of an organism to lift heavy objects
The lifespan of an organism in its environment
The lifespan of an organism in its environment
The number of offspring an organism produces that survive long enough to reproduce
The number of offspring an organism produces that survive long enough to reproduce
The intelligence of an organism to solve complex problems
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GPT-4o mini
In the context of natural selection, the term "fitness" refers to **the number of offspring an organism produces that survive long enough to reproduce**. This measure reflects how well-suited an organism is to its environment in terms of reproductive success.