Question
what does the term "fitness" refer to in the context of evolution?
a the ability to avoid predators
b the ability to find food
c the ability to survive and reproduce
d physical strength
a the ability to avoid predators
b the ability to find food
c the ability to survive and reproduce
d physical strength
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the context of evolution, the term "fitness" refers to **c) the ability to survive and reproduce**. Fitness encompasses not only survival but also the success of an organism in producing viable offspring that can also reproduce, thus passing on their genetic material to future generations.