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fitness describes an organisms
ability to survive
strength and speed
genetic contribution to the next generation
ability to outcompete other organisms for food
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Explanation:

In evolutionary biology, fitness is defined by an organism's success in passing its genes to subsequent generations, as this directly impacts evolutionary success. Other options only describe partial or related traits but not the core definition of fitness.

Answer:

Genetic contribution to the next generation