Which of the Following Was a Common Early Criticism of Darwin's

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a common early criticism of Darwin's theory of natural selection?

• A)It could not explain the origins of new structures or new species,only the modification of existing ones.
• B)It could not work because Darwin overestimated the struggle for existence in nature.
• C)It could not work because there was no evidence that variable traits could be inherited.
• D)It could not work because it appeared to violate the laws of physics.

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