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vladimir1956 [14]
3 years ago
10

Why can only traits controlled by genes be acted upon by natural selection?

Biology
1 answer:
Luda [366]3 years ago
5 0
Traits controlled by genes can only be acted upon natural selection because they have to helpful to the survival of that organism.
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