Which type of adaptation is most likely to occur over evolutionary time?

a) one that increases the physiological complexity and sophistication of the individuals in a population
b) one that increases the physiological simplicity of the individuals in a population
c) one that causes the individuals in a population to more closely resemble humans
d) one that causes the individuals in a population to more efficiently reproduce in the environment in which they live
e) one that causes the individuals in a population to have greater intelligence


Ans: d) one that causes the individuals in a population to more efficiently reproduce in the environment in which they live

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