Biology
Assertion. The theory of natural selection, proposed by Charles Darwin, is a fundamental mechanism driving human evolution.
Reason. Natural selection operates through the preservation of favourable variations that enhance an organism's ability to survive and reproduce, leading to the gradual adaptation of populations to their environments over time.
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Human Evolution
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Answer
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Explanation
Natural selection is the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in their phenotypes (observable traits). It is a crucial mechanism of evolution, leading to changes in inheritable traits within populations over generations.
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