Natural Selection Involves Three Main Components.They Include

Question

Natural selection involves three main components.They include:
A) Heritability, differential survival, and differential reproduction
B) Sexual selection and differential reproduction
C) Survival and speciation
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Natural selection involves the heritability of traits, meaning the traits are passed down from parent to offspring. It also involves differential survival, meaning some individuals are more likely to survive and reproduce than others. Finally, it involves differential reproduction, meaning some individuals are more likely to reproduce and pass on their traits to the next generation. B is incorrect because sexual selection is a type of natural selection that involves differential reproductive success based on traits that attract mates. C is incorrect because speciation refers to the process of forming new species, which can be a result of natural selection but is not a necessary component. D is incorrect because natural selection involves these three components.