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Question
In evolutionary terms, an organism's fitness is measured by its
Options
A.health
B.contribution to the gene pool of the next generation
C.mutation rate
D.genetic variability
Solution
Sol.(b) [Key Concept: Fitness — Contribution to the Gene Pool] In evolutionary terms, fitness means reproductive fitness — an organism's contribution to the gene pool of the next generation. An organism that survives and reproduces successfully, passing its genes to more offspring, has higher fitness. Physical health, size, or strength are only relevant insofar as they contribute to reproductive success.
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