Question

Which statement is most closely related to the modern theory of evolution? (1 point) Responses Organisms best adapted to a changed environment are more likely to reproduce and pass their genes to offspring. Organisms best adapted to a changed environment are more likely to reproduce and pass their genes to offspring. Evolution is the result of mutations and recombination only. Evolution is the result of mutations and recombination only. Asexual reproduction increases the survival of species. Asexual reproduction increases the survival of species. Characteristics that are acquired during life are passed to offspring by sexual reproduction.

Answer 1

The statement most closely related to the modern theory of evolution is: **"Organisms best adapted to a changed environment are more likely to reproduce and pass their genes to offspring."**

This reflects the principle of natural selection, which is a key mechanism of evolution as described by Darwin and supported by modern genetics.