How is a high rate of reproduction beneficial to a species? (1 point)

A. • It leads to faster evolution and passing on of traits.
B. • It improves fitness over time versus species with slower rates of reproduction.
C. • It prevents extinction because there are so many individuals.
D. • It ensures that at least a few individuals will survive to pass on their traits.

A. • It leads to faster evolution and passing on of traits.