Multiple choice

Which of the following statements does NOT characterise the process of natural selection?

  1. Variation exists within all populations of organisms.

  2. Natural selection acts on the genotype of an organism.

  3. Natural variation occurs among the individuals of any population of organisms.

  4. The concept of fitness is central to natural selection.

  5. Natural selection acts on individuals.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Natural selection acts on the phenotype or the observable characteristics of an organism, but the genetic (heritable) basis of any phenotype that gives a reproductive advantage may become more common in a population.

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