Which of the following is/are true about natural selection?
A. On average, it favors the survival of individuals that have adaptive characteristics.
B. It acts on genotypes rather than phenotypes.
C. It always selects for more complex forms.
D. It assures the survival of every fit individual.
E. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: A
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