Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Part of Darwin's

question 67

Multiple Choice

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

• A) There is some variation within a population.
• B) Competition between populations increases variation.
• C) Individuals with advantageous characteristics tend to survive.
• D) Survivors pass their advantageous characteristics to their offspring.
• E) Most species overproduce offspring.

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