Multiple Choice
The effects of genetic mutation on a species are systematic,yet mutation is a randomly occurring process in individual organisms.How can this apparent discrepancy be best explained?
A) Natural selection systematically eliminates organisms with mutations that increase fitness.
B) Natural selection systematically favors the reproduction of organisms with mutations that increase fitness.
C) Natural selection systematically favors the reproduction of organisms with mutations that decrease fitness.
D) Natural selection systematically eliminates organisms with exaptations.
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