Adaptive evolution is constrained because natural selection acts on

1.traits an animal needs to acquire in order to survive.
2.existing genetic variation only.
3.existing genetic variation plus new mutations.
4.All of the options are correct.


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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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