One of the Conclusions Drawn from Darwin's Theory of Evolution

question 22

Multiple Choice

One of the conclusions drawn from Darwin's theory of evolution is that:

• A) existing organisms can adapt to environmental changes
• B) living organisms are composed of basic units called cells
• C) living organisms contain substances produced by cells
• D) genetic information can pass from organism to organism by means of DNA
• E) organisms living today descended with modifications from previously existing forms

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