Question

which of the following statements best describes the relationship between evolution and natural selection? choose 1 answer: a evolution and natural selection occur independently. b natural selection is a change that results from evolution. c evolution is a change that results from natural selection.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Evolution and natural selection are not independent. Natural selection is a mechanism that drives evolution, so they are related, and this option is incorrect.
• Option B: Natural selection is a process that leads to evolution, not the other way around. So this option has the relationship reversed and is incorrect.
• Option C: Natural selection is one of the main mechanisms (along with others like genetic drift, mutation, etc.) that causes evolution. Evolution is the change in the heritable characteristics of populations over successive generations, and natural selection acts on the variation in a population to bring about this change. So this option correctly describes the relationship.

Answer:

C. Evolution is a change that results from natural selection.