Question

natural selection summative
which of the following is true of natural selection?
the traits that are favored by the pressures of natural selection are random.
the strongest individuals are favored by natural selection.
natural selection leads to the creation of perfect organisms.
natural selection favors extreme versions of a trait rather than the average.
traits that lead to a greater chance of survival and reproduction are favored by the pressures of natural selection.
in natural selection, unfavorable traits are eradicated.
natural selection always leads to the creation of a new species.

Explanation:

Natural selection favors traits that enhance an organism's survival and reproductive success. Mutations are random, but selection is non - random. It's not always the strongest that are favored, and perfect organisms don't exist. It doesn't always lead to new species creation, and extreme traits aren't always favored. Unfavorable traits may persist in populations.

Answer:

Traits that lead to a greater chance of survival and reproduction are favored by the pressures of natural selection.