Which one of the following correctly completes the statement: During the process of evolution, natural selection will favour individuals with…

Answer:

9) B

A – Wrong
A gene pool consists of all of the alleles within an individual. Natural selection refers to the survival of individuals with and advantageous gene (or alleles within a gene) but not a gene pool.

B – Correct
This is correct. Individuals with advantageous allele will be favoured by natural selection.

C – Wrong
A high reproductive capacity does not necessarily mean that it will have the advantageous allele needed to survive in its environment.

D – Wrong
Geographic distribution is not relevant in natural selection.

E – Wrong
Geographic distribution is not relevant in natural selection.