Four of the Following Ideas Are Consistent with Darwinian Evolution

question 5

Multiple Choice

Four of the following ideas are consistent with Darwinian evolution . Which one is the exception?

• A) Individuals in a population are genetically variable.
• B) A struggle for existence exists among individuals of a population.
• C) Traits acquired during an individual's life are passed on to its offspring.
• D) A population can produce more offspring than the environment can support.
• E) Individuals that are best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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