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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question

Question

Which process increases beneficial mutations and eliminates harmful ones?
Options
A Mutation
B Catastrophism
C Use and disuse
D Natural selection
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Natural selection is the procedure by which good mutations are increased and bad mutations are wiped out over time.

Hint

It is often described as 'survival of the fittest'.

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