. Which of the following statements best explains the Theory of Natural Selection? *   A. Organs that are not used may disappear, while organs that are constantly used may develop B. In nature, the organism with desirable characteristics may survive, while those weaker traits may not C. Organisms develop desirable structures to survive in a given environment D. Acquired characteristics of parents can be passed on to offspring

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9. Which of the following statements best explains the Theory of Natural Selection? *
 
A. Organs that are not used may disappear, while organs that are constantly used may develop
B. In nature, the organism with desirable characteristics may survive, while those weaker traits may not
C. Organisms develop desirable structures to survive in a given environment
D. Acquired characteristics of parents can be passed on to offspring
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