Explain Natural Selection Quick Check
Natural selection causes changes in
populations.
populations.
phenotypes.
phenotypes.
genotypes.
genotypes.
individuals.
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Natural selection causes changes in phenotypes within populations. This means that certain traits or characteristics become more or less common in a population over time due to environmental pressures and the survival and reproduction of individuals with certain traits. Through the process of natural selection, certain genotypes (genetic makeup) that result in advantageous phenotypes may become more prevalent in a population, while those that result in disadvantageous phenotypes may become less prevalent or even disappear entirely. However, it is important to note that natural selection acts on individuals rather than the population as a whole.