Asked by
Elmer Sanchez
on Oct 10, 2024Verified
Individuals that are better suited to their environment are likely to have more offspring and pass their genetic material onto future generations. This is referred to as ____.
A) evolutionary success
B) genetic strength
C) fitness
D) inheritance strength
E) survival
Genetic Material
Molecules within cells that carry genetic information, primarily DNA or, in some viruses, RNA.
Future Generations
The forthcoming individuals or groups of a species that will exist in the future.
Fitness
Degree of adaptation to an environment, as measured by the individual’s relative genetic contribution to future generations.
- Comprehend the concept of fitness and its role in natural selection.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the concept of fitness and its role in natural selection.