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What is the process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring?

A) Genetic Drift
B) Mutation
C) Natural Selection
D) Gene Flow

Explanation

Natural selection is a key mechanism of evolution. Individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive, reproduce, and pass those traits to their offspring, leading to gradual changes in populations over time.

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