Which of the following must exist in a population before natural selection can a

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hummingbird

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on: Jul 7, 2013

Which of the following must exist in a population before natural selection can act upon that population?
A) genetic variation among individuals
B) variation among individuals caused by environmental factors
C) sexual reproduction
D) Three of the responses are correct.
E) Two of the responses are correct.

Celeste

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2019

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