A population must have ______ for natural selection to occur.
A) a stable environment
B) abundant resources
C) many individuals
D) inheritable variation

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In order for natural selection to occur, there must be inheritable variation within a population. This means that there must be genetic differences between individuals that can be passed down to their offspring. A stable environment and abundant resources may affect the survival and reproduction of individuals but are not necessary for natural selection to occur. While having many individuals can increase the likelihood of variation, the presence of inheritable variation is the most important factor.

A Population Must Have ______ for Natural Selection to Occur