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Which best describes the relationship between evolution and natural selection?

A
Natural selection leads to evolution.
B
Evolution leads to natural selection.
C
Natural selection is the same as evolution.
D
Evolution and natural selection are not related.
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The map shows the allele frequency of sickled hemoglobin (HbS) and malaria endemicity in Africa. Which statement best explains the relationship between HbS allele frequency and malaria endemicity in Africa?

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When an area is malaria free, the HbS allele frequency is between 0 and 4.04.
B
When an area is holoendemic, the HbS allele frequency is between 0.52 and 4.04.
C
When an area is malaria free, the HbS allele frequency is between 12.64 and 18.18.
D
When an area is holoendemic, the HbS allele frequency is between 0 and 0.51.
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Charles Darwin observed a unique beak size and shape in the finch population of each of the Galapagos Islands that he visited. Which is the most likely cause of the observed variation?

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differences in the climate among the islands
B
competition among individuals for available food sources
C
competition among individuals for desirable mates
D
differences in egg size among the populations

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