Which of the following statements concerning the evolution of behavior is correct? A. Natural selection will favor behavior that enhances survival and reproductive success. B. An animal may show a behavior that maximizes reproductive fitness. C. If a behavior it is less than optimal, it is not yet completely evolved but will eventually become optimal D. A and B only E. A, B and C

Which of the following statements concerning the evolution of behavior is correct? A. Natural selection will favor behavior that enhances survival and reproductive success. B. An animal may show a behavior that maximizes reproductive fitness. C. If a behavior it is less than optimal, it is not yet completely evolved but will eventually become optimal D. A and B only E. A, B and C

Concepts of Biology

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter11: Evolution And Its Processes

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3RQ: Which of the following situations will lead to natural selection? a. The seeds of two plants land...

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