Most species produce large numbers of offspring by sexual reproduction. This is important to the theory of natural selection because 

A. each individual is unique and this diversity allows selecting agents to operate.
B. selecting agents often lead to the death of large numbers of offspring.
C. the diversity shown in the offspring makes it highly likely that some of them will be able to reproduce successfully.
D. All of the choices are correct.


D. All of the choices are correct.

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