Charles Darwin Argued That Evolution Is Accomplished by the Process

question 55

Multiple Choice

Charles Darwin argued that evolution is accomplished by the process of natural selection.Which of the following is not important to the concept of natural selection?

• A)Most organisms are capable of producing more offspring than typically survive.
• B)Phenotypic variation that an organism acquires in its lifetime is passed on to its offspring.
• C)Phenotypic variation exists within populations.
• D)Phenotypic variation can influence reproductive success.
• E)Phenotypic variation within a species is due in part to inherited characteristics.

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Definitions:

Excess Reserves

Banks' reserves that exceed the minimum requirement set by a central bank, not lent out and often kept for emergency purposes.

Reserve Requirement

The minimum amount of reserves that banks must hold against deposits, as mandated by central banks.

Fractional Reserve

A banking system in which only a fraction of bank deposits are backed by actual cash on hand, with the rest being available for loans.

Banking System

The network of banks and financial institutions that provide financial services to consumers, businesses, and other banks.