Natural selection is the process by which the forms most fit to survive and reproduce in a given environment do so in greater numbers than others in the same population. But more than survival of the fittest, natural selection is the natural process that leads to
A. the toughest members of their population having the longest life span.
B. differential reproductive success.
C. the most fit members collecting the most resources from the environment.
D. the survival of those members of their population that practice true altruism.
E. survival success in any environment.
Answer: B
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