Which of the following points is not considered part of the process of natural selection?
a. Many adaptive traits may be acquired during an individual's lifetime and passed on to that individual's offspring.
b. Many of the variations among individuals in a population are heritable.
c. More offspring are produced than are able to survive and reproduce.
d. Individuals with traits best adapted to the environment are likely to leave more offspring.
e. Unequal reproductive success leads to gradual change in a population.
Answer: a. Many adaptive traits may be acquired during an individual's lifetime and passed on to that individual's offspring.
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