Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace Both Realized That Most

question 50

Multiple Choice

Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace both realized that most species produce many more offspring than is necessary to maintain a constant population.What might be the fate of the excess individuals?

• A)The more favorable forms survive and reproduce, but the others do not.
• B)They mutate and then are able to adapt to new environments.
• C)They evolve to take advantage of natural resources.

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Budget Line

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