Evolution Versus Natural Selection Quick Check

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Consider the following scenario:

An animal is born with a shorter tail. This makes no difference to its ability to survive or reproduce, but as a result of pure luck, the animal survives, reproduces, and passes its shorter tail down to its offspring. Over time, the species develops a shorter tail.

What type of process is described in this scenario?

(1 point)
A) genetic drift
B) natural selection
C) genetic modification
D) artificial selection

Answer 1

B) natural selection