How Did Thomas Malthus Influence Darwin's Thinking

question 36

Multiple Choice

How did Thomas Malthus influence Darwin's thinking?

• A) Darwin was convinced artificial selection could work in nature.
• B) Darwin realized species typically produce more offspring than needed to replace the parent generation.
• C) Darwin realized that the fate of humanity was dependent on artificial selection.
• D) Darwin believed the fate of humanity was dependent on natural selection.
• E) Darwin was convinced to publish his ideas about natural selection

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