Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are portions of the theory of natural selection. Select the exception.
A) variation is heritable
B) heritable traits vary in adaptability
C) more organisms are produced than can survive
D) the largest and strongest always contribute more genes to the next generation
E) natural selection is the result of differential reproduction

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement "the largest and strongest always contribute more genes to the next generation" is not a part of the theory of natural selection. Natural selection is based on differential survival and reproduction due to variations in traits, not necessarily size or strength.

Selecting the Exception Four of the Five Answers Listed Below