Who Is Credited with Proposing the Original Theory of Evolution

question 40

Multiple Choice

Who is credited with proposing the original theory of evolution?

• A) Charles Darwin
• B) James Watson
• C) Francis Crick
• D) Alfred Wallace
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Enols

Molecules containing a hydroxyl group attached to a carbon atom that is double-bonded to another carbon atom.

Organic Product

A compound or substance resulting from the chemical reactions involving organic molecules.

Enol

An organic compound containing a hydroxyl group directly connected to a carbon-carbon double bond, often in equilibrium with its keto form.

2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-pentanone

A chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H16O, serving as a ketone with its carbonyl group located on the third carbon atom.