Which of the Following Statements About Charles Darwin and the Theory

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution is NOT accurate?

• A) He was the first person to describe the process of evolution.
• B) He identified natural selection as the mechanism that orchestrates the process of evolution.
• C) He noted that some of the characteristics of organisms are passed down from one generation to the next.
• D) He suggested that variations in hereditary traits might affect organisms' ability to obtain resources.

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Definitions:

Valid Inference Pattern

A logical sequence of statements or propositions where the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises, ensuring the argument's soundness.

Identity Relationship

The connection or relation between various aspects of an individual's identity, such as cultural, personal, or social attributes.

Fallacy of Affirming the Consequent

A logical fallacy that occurs when, from an if-then statement, one incorrectly infers the if-part solely from the then-part.

Affirming the Consequent

A logical fallacy in which a conclusion is incorrectly derived from a conditional statement (if A, then B; B, therefore A).