Which One of the Following Statements Is True

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is true?

• A) Organisms always evolve the characteristics they need to survive.
• B) Some individuals within the population must die for natural selection to occur.
• C) Darwin used molecular biology as evidence of evolution.
• D) Natural selection can only work on variation that already exists.
• E) Convergent evolution produces homologous structures.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability within a system, where opposing forces or influences are in equal proportion.

Change

The process through which something becomes different, often leading to new ways of thinking, behaving, or operating.

Enlightenment

A philosophical movement of the 18th century emphasizing individualism, reason, and skepticism towards traditional doctrines.

Natural Laws

A body of unchanging moral principles regarded as a basis for all human conduct.