Which of the following statements best describes the effect of natural selection on a population?
A) improved match between a population and its environment
B) increased genetic variation among individuals in a population
C) increased mutation rate in the population
D) reduction in population size

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Natural selection leads to an improved match between a population and its environment by favoring traits that enhance survival and reproduction in a given environment. This process does not directly increase genetic variation, mutation rates, or necessarily reduce population size.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Effect of Natural