Which of the Following Was NOT One of Darwin's Observations

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of Darwin's observations?

• A) Most individuals have an equal chance to survive and reproduce.
• B) Changes in populations are gradual and take place over long periods of time.
• C) Members of the same species may exhibit considerable variation.
• D) Some characteristics are heritable and passed on to offspring.
• E) Some characteristics afford their possessor a better chance of survival.

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