Which Statement Best Applies to Charles Darwin and His Evolutionary

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which statement best applies to Charles Darwin and his evolutionary theory?

• A)His ideas were readily accepted by religious fundamentalists and cultural conservatives.
• B)His works were truly revolutionary in that they were the first to propose a theory of evolution.
• C)His theory emphasized the idea of the "survival of the fit" in which advantageous natural variants and environmental adaptations in organisms determine their survival.
• D)His On the Origin of Species described man's evolution from animal origins through natural selection.
• E)He envisioned utopian evolution, unlike Marx who predicted materialistic revolution.

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Definitions:

Oxiranes

Another term for epoxides, which are three-membered cyclic ethers known for their reactivity and usefulness in synthesizing other compounds.

Oxetanes

Four-membered cyclic ethers with the formula C3H6O, known for their role in organic synthesis, particularly in polymer formulations and drug discovery.

Pyrans

A class of heterocyclic organic compounds characterized by a six-membered ring containing one oxygen atom and five carbon atoms.

Dimethyl Ether

A colorless gas used as a propellant, refrigerant, and solvent, composed of two methyl groups bonded to an oxygen atom.