AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
Natural selection acts on ____, but evolution occurs in ____.
A.phenotypes; populations
B.genotypes; individuals
C.populations; individuals
D.species; ecosystems
Explanation
Core Concept
Selection sorts individuals by their traits, but only allele frequencies across generations — a population-level change — constitute evolution.
Correct Answer
Aphenotypes; populations
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