WAEC Biology 2009 Objective — Question 59
Question 59 of 60 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following statements reflects the mechanism of natural selection?
- A. A. There are variations within every speciesCorrect
- B. B. Individuals of every species are genetically identical
- C. C. No organism in a species dies before sexual maturity
- D. D. Organisms with selective advantages are less likely to survive
Explanation
Natural selection is predicated on the fact that there are variations within every species - individuals with advantageous variations are more likely to survive and reproduce.
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