An increase in the fitness of an organism is said to come from adaptation that are result of natural selection. In terms of natural selection, which of the following best describes an organism's fitness?

A. Being able to survive long enough to reach the adult stage
B. Being among the strongest organisms in a population
D. Being able to escape from predators
C. Being able to survive, find a mate, and produce offspring

C. Being able to survive, find a mate, and produce offspring.

C. Being able to survive, find a mate, and produce offspring