Which Process Below is NOT a Component of Natural Selection

Question

Which process below is NOT a component of natural selection?
A) genetic drift
B) overproduction of offspring
C) limitations in vital resources
D) genetic variation

Accepted Answer

Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution that involves random changes in the frequency of alleles within a population. Unlike natural selection, which is a non-random process driven by the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype, genetic drift does not necessarily lead to adaptations to the environment. Natural selection involves overproduction of offspring, limitations in vital resources, and genetic variation as components of its process.