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'Survival of the fittest' means
Options
A The largest organisms survive
B Organisms best adapted to their environment survive and reproduce
Correct Answer
C Only the strongest organisms survive
D All organisms survive equally
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

'Survival of the fittest' is a phrase used to describe the mechanism of natural selection. In this context, 'fittest' does not necessarily mean strongest or largest, but refers to organisms that are best adapted to their environment, allowing them to survive and reproduce more successfully, passing on their advantageous traits.

Hint

Does 'fittest' mean strongest, or best suited to the environment?

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1614 of 2526
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