Question

Which of the following is not an observation or inference on which natural selection is based

A. Population produces more offsprings than environment is able to support
B. Individuals with traits well suited for a given environment are more likely to survive and reproduce
C. Poorly adapted individuals will not produce any offspring to inherit their genetic traits
D. There is a variation of traits among individuals of a given population

Answer 1

A. Yes. Those without the necessary traits for survival die.
B. Yes. They manage to survive and pass their traits on.
C. No. They can produce offspring, it's just that they'll be at a disadvantage.
D. Yes. There is plenty of diversity among individuals of a population. After all, we don't all look the same, do we?