Which of These Principles of Evolution,as Described by Darwin's Theory,is

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of these principles of evolution,as described by Darwin's theory,is correctly matched with its role in evolution?

• A)Principle of variation: Offspring must resemble their parents more than they resemble unrelated individuals.
• B)Principle of selection: Variation in morphology,physiology,and behavior must be present in a population for selection to occur.
• C)Principle of variation: Variation in morphology,physiology,and behavior must be present in a population for selection to occur.
• D)Principle of heredity: Some genotypes of a population should be more successful at surviving and reproducing than other genotypes in a given environment.
• E)None of the answer options are correct.

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Definitions:

Heterozygous

Referring to two genes of one pair that differ in some way. Typically one allele has only a few base pairs that differ from the other member of the pair.

Chromosomes

The structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information.

In Vitro Fertilization

A medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, commonly used to help individuals or couples with fertility issues conceive.

Zygotes

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced from the union of an egg and a sperm cell.