What Is the Main Distinction Between the Evolutionary Theories of Charles

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Multiple Choice

What is the main distinction between the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin and Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck?

• A) The concept of an organism's ability to "acquire" an adaptive trait.
• B) The exact manner in which human beings evolved from animals.
• C) The acceptance or rejection of the influence of a "higher power" or "God figure" in evolution.
• D) The recognition that some traits that are not adaptive can still serve a purpose for a species.

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