Which of these statements best illustrates natural selection?(1 point)

Responses

A population monopolizes all of the resources in its habitat, forcing other species to migrate.
A population monopolizes all of the resources in its habitat, forcing other species to migrate.

An organism with favorable genetic variations will tend to survive and breed successfully.
An organism with favorable genetic variations will tend to survive and breed successfully.

A community whose members work together utilizes all existing resources and migratory routes.
A community whose members work together utilizes all existing resources and migratory routes.

1 answer

The statement that best illustrates natural selection is:

An organism with favorable genetic variations will tend to survive and breed successfully.

This statement captures the essence of natural selection, where individuals with traits that are advantageous in a given environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing those favorable traits on to the next generation.