When Describing the Process of Natural Selection,Charles Darwin Claimed That

question 67

Multiple Choice

When describing the process of natural selection,Charles Darwin claimed that

• A)genes only carry physical traits and not the traits associated with survival and reproduction.
• B)environments that do not favor certain organisms will help these organisms propagate their species.
• C)organisms that are best adapted to their environment will survive and produce offspring.
• D)genetic mutations are initiated by human beings and are not responsible for evolution.

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Definitions:

Blank Slates

The idea that individuals are born without innate ideas, and that all knowledge comes from experience or perception.

Isolated Plantations

Large farms or estates, typically in remote locations, where crops are grown, often historically relying on slave or indentured labor.

Larger Towns

Urban areas that are bigger than villages and small towns, usually with a greater range of services and amenities.

Small Adults

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