Which of the following best describes natural selection?(1 point)

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The process by which organisms that are better adapted to the environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
The process by which organisms that are better adapted to the environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

The process by which organisms are separated by chance events, such as natural disasters, causing the frequency of the population to change.
The process by which organisms are separated by chance events, such as natural disasters, causing the frequency of the population to change.

When a small sample of a population leaves and establishes a new population.
When a small sample of a population leaves and establishes a new population.

When traits are determined by multiple genes and environmental factors and cannot be predicted using Punnett squares

Answer 1

The best description of natural selection is:

The process by which organisms that are better adapted to the environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

This definition captures the essence of natural selection, which emphasizes the survival and reproductive success of individuals based on their advantageous traits in a given environment.