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

When traits are determined by multiple genes and environmental factors and cannot be predicted using Punnett squares
• When a small sample of a population leaves and establishes a new population.
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 that are better adapted to the environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

1 answer

The option that best describes 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, highlighting how certain traits that enhance survival and reproductive success become more common in a population over time.