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Two students describe natural selection to their classmates. Student 1 describes that individuals are able to evolve to fit their
changing environment and thus result in populations that are well adapted over time. Student 2 proposes that natural selection
occurs when selective pressures act on individuals but evolution affects whole populations. Which student should refine their
explanation of natural selection and why?

Respuesta :

Answer: Student one should refine their answer because it implies that individuals can evolve within their own life. Evolution is a process that take thousands and even millions of years and will affect an entire population. One individual will not be able to evolve in a single lifetime.

Explanation:

Answer:

The correct answer is - A) Student 1 should revise the explanation because individuals in a population cannot change the genetic component of their DNA, so they cannot evolve.

Explanation:

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