Which of the Four Postulates of Darwin's Theory of Evolution

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the four postulates of Darwin's theory of evolution was not well established when On the Origin of Species was first published but is overwhelmingly supported today?

• A)Some differences among individuals in a population are due to genetics and are heritable.
• B)Individuals in a population differ physically from one another in many ways.
• C)Some individuals in a population survive and reproduce better than other individuals.
• D)Individuals with advantageous traits survive longest and have the most offspring.

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