In a Gene-Centered View of Evolution by Natural Selection

Question

In a gene-centered view of evolution by natural selection
A) organisms with alleles for the most adaptive traits have higher survival and reproduction and thus are able to pass on these traits to their offspring.
B) evolution is synonymous with natural selection, in which individuals that reproduce more cause a population or species to evolve over time.
C) evolution is a change in gene frequency within a population, where only genes (not organisms) replicate themselves.
D) natural selection is a process that aims to maximize traits that will perpetuate the species' survival.

Accepted Answer

In the gene-centered view, evolution is seen as a change in gene frequency, focusing on the role of genes in replication and survival, rather than on organisms or species.