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Question
The theory that organisms with characteristics best suited for an environment will survive there is known as: a. survival of the fittest b. natural selection c. organic evolution d. solar system
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
This description is a classic definition of natural selection. It's the process where organisms best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce. 'Survival of the fittest' is a metaphor for this process.
Hint
It's the core mechanism of evolution, often summarized as 'differential reproductive success'.