Charles Darwin and Alfred Russell Wallace Are Both Credited with Developing

question 30

Multiple Choice

Charles Darwin and Alfred Russell Wallace are both credited with developing key ideas about evolution. Each of the following statements expresses their ideas except one. Choose the exception.

• A)The survival of the population is the key to evolution.
• B)All living organisms are the descendants of common ancestors.
• C)Increased survival and reproduction are the keys to evolution.
• D)The better adapted individuals are to an environment, the more likely they are to survive and reproduce.
• E)Modification of body plans and behaviors of organisms has led to descent with modification.

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