Question on: JAMB Biology - 2023
Which of the following statements best describes the role of competition in the process of adaptation?
Competition leads to the selection of individuals with favorable traits for survival and reproduction
Competition ensures equal distribution of resources among individuals in a population
Competition leads to the development of new traits and adaptations in a population
Competition reduces the need for adaptations as individuals coexist peacefully
Competition leads to the selection of individuals with favourable traits for survival and reproduction.
In a competitive environment, individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive, reproduce, and pass on their genes to the next generation.
Over time, this process contributes to the adaptation of populations to their specific ecological niches.
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