Which of the Following Is NOT One of Darwin's Postulates

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of Darwin's postulates?

• A) In each generation, some individuals reproduce and others don't.
• B) Through natural selection, individuals with useful traits survive longest and leave the most offspring
• C) Some of the differences seen in a population result from characteristics passed from parent to offspring.
• D) There is variation among members of a population.
• E) Luck is an important factor in determining the fate of individuals.

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