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requirements for natural selection
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a population must have ______ for natural selection to occur.
multiple choice
abundant resources
genetic variation
many individuals
a stable environment
Brief Explanations
Natural selection requires heritable variation within a population. This allows certain traits to be passed on and selected for or against in the environment. Abundant resources, many individuals, or a stable environment are not the fundamental requirement. Heritable variation provides the raw material for natural - selection to act upon.
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