Which of the Following Is Not Part of Darwin's Theory

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not part of Darwin's theory of natural selection?

• A) Offspring are like their parents.
• B) There is variation between individuals within a species.
• C) Fewer offspring are produced each generation than can be supported by the environment.
• D) Some individuals have a higher chance of surviving and reproducing than others in the same population.
• E) Heritable characteristics can be passed from parent to offspring.

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Definitions:

G Proteins

Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins that act as molecular switches inside cells, involved in transmitting signals from a variety of stimuli outside a cell to its interior.

Cyclic AMP

A secondary messenger important in many biological processes, such as the regulation of metabolism.

Lipid-soluble Hormones

Hormones that can easily cross cell membranes to enter cells due to their solubility in lipids.

Nuclear Receptor Model

A framework for understanding how certain receptor proteins within cell nuclei mediate the effects of lipophilic hormones, vitamins, and other ligands.