Evolution occurs as a result of

A. A population's physiological modification
B. The discovery of a desirable characteristic in a population
C. An environmental change that forces modification in a resident species
D. An individual's physiological modification
E. Better survival or reproduction rates by individuals with a particular characteristic


Answer: E

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