Natural selection acts on _______ differences in a population.
A) phenotypic, not genotypic
B) genotypic, not phenotypic
C) both genotypic and phenotypic
D) neither genotypic nor phenotypic

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Natural selection acts on phenotypic differences because these are the observable characteristics that can influence an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment. Genotypic differences contribute to phenotypic variations, but it is the phenotype that directly interacts with the environment.

Natural Selection Acts on _______ Differences in a Population