Which of the Following Statements Is Not a Fundamental Principle

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not a fundamental principle of biological evolution?

• A) members of any breeding population vary in outward appearance and genetic makeup
• B) individuals better adapted to their environments will reproduce more successfully than those who are less well adapted
• C) information can be transmitted between non-biologically related individuals
• D) most of an organism's makeup is inherited from its parents

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Definitions:

Oligopoly

A market structure dominated by a few large firms, resulting in limited competition and often leading to higher prices for consumers.

Price Searchers

Firms or individuals who determine the price of their goods or services based on market conditions, often with some degree of market power.

Oligopolistic Industry

An industry structure characterized by a small number of firms dominating the market, often leading to strategic interactions in setting prices and output.

Collude

When two or more firms or entities agree to work together, typically secretly and illegally, to fix prices, rig bids, or form a monopoly to eliminate competition and increase profits.