The operation of natural selection depends upon the

fact that
a. the strong always survive, whereas the weak
always die.
b. some individuals have a better chance to
produce more offspring.
c. mutations are always harmful.
d. acquired characteristics are inherited.
e. reproduction of all members of a species is
virtually the same.


Answer: b

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