Explain the process of evolution by natural selection

Variation in the population occurs through mutations. Some organisms have advantages that allow them to survive the selective pressure (thus could be Food shortage or predators) Survivors reproduce and pass their genes on through reproduction Allele frequency for the advantages characteristics increases in subsequent generations 

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