An increase in the fitness of an organism is said to come from adaptation that are a result of natural selection. In terms of natural selection, which of the following best describes an organism’s fitness?(1 point)

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Being able to survive long enough to reach the adult stage
Being able to survive long enough to reach the adult stage

Being able to survive, find a mate, and produce offspring
Being able to survive, find a mate, and produce offspring

Being among the strongest organisms in a population
Being among the strongest organisms in a population

Being able to escape from predators

Answer 1

Being able to survive, find a mate, and produce offspring