The theory of natural selection states that

A) random assortment of genes results in better physical characteristics in the following generations.
B) individuals that mutate in response to changes in their environment will contribute the most genes to the next generation.
C) only the largest and strongest individuals survive.
D) all individuals live to reproduce in each generation.
E) the most well-adapted individuals in their environments survive and reproduce, contributing the most genes to the next generation.


E

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