Which of the following is true about natural selection? a) It always results in the evolution of new traits b) It always results in the strongest individuals surviving c) It always results in the fittest individuals reproducing d) It always results in the best-adapted individuals surviving

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Which of the following is true about natural selection?

a) It always results in the evolution of new traits

b) It always results in the strongest individuals surviving

c) It always results in the fittest individuals reproducing

d) It always results in the best-adapted individuals surviving

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