Which statement describes an effect of natural

selection on a species?

(1) It favors the survival of certain members

of the species and results in a change in

the proportion of individuals with highly

adaptive traits.

(2) It provides feedback mechanisms for members

of a species and results in a change in the

proportion of individuals with homeostatic

controls.

(3) It leads to reproduction with other species,

increasing the number of different adaptations.

(4) It increases competition between populations

that occupy different niches, increasing the

chance of extinction of the less-adapted

species.

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Biology

Gael

28 August, 19:30

Which statement describes an effect of natural

selection on a species?

(1) It favors the survival of certain members

of the species and results in a change in

the proportion of individuals with highly

adaptive traits.

(2) It provides feedback mechanisms for members

of a species and results in a change in the

proportion of individuals with homeostatic

controls.

(3) It leads to reproduction with other species,

increasing the number of different adaptations.

(4) It increases competition between populations

that occupy different niches, increasing the

chance of extinction of the less-adapted

species.

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Ashleigh Ashley · Answer 1

The statement which correctly describes natural selection is (1) it favors the survival of certain members of the species and results in a change in the proportion of individuals with highly adaptive traits.

Natural selection, by definition talks about the successful passing down of genes from older generations to younger generations. These then are better adapted to their environment. This is exactly what the first answer is about.