Which example is favored in terms of natural selection?
A) a man who lives 120 years and has no children
B) a woman who lives 35 years and has four children
C) a woman who lives 25 years and has six children
D) a woman who lives 105 years and has two children

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Natural selection favors individuals who produce the most offspring that survive to also reproduce, as this increases the representation of their genes in future generations. A woman who lives 25 years and has six children is the most successful in terms of passing on her genes.

Which Example Is Favored in Terms of Natural Selection