Which of the following statements about natural selection is TRUE?
A)Only the strongest individuals survive to reproduce.
B)Individuals evolve traits that allow them to survive and pass those on to their offspring.
C)The most similar individuals are the most likely to adapt to new environments.
D)Individuals most adapted to their environments are most likely to survive and reproduce.

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Natural selection is a process where individuals that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring. This principle is based on the idea that certain traits become more common in a population because they increase an individual's chances of survival and reproduction. Choices A, B, and C misrepresent the principles of natural selection.

Which of the Following Statements About Natural Selection Is TRUE