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evolution explains how earths present - day species developed from earlier species through
choose one option
a genetic engineering.
b mass extinctions.
c natural selection.
d asexual reproduction.

Explanation:

Evolution is mainly driven by natural selection. Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring. Genetic engineering is a human - made technology. Mass extinctions are events that wipe out a large number of species. Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction but not the main mechanism for the development of species over long periods as explained by evolution.

Answer:

C. natural selection.