Which of Darwin's Ideas Had the Strongest Connection to Darwin

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of Darwin's ideas had the strongest connection to Darwin having read Malthus's essay on human population growth?

• A)descent with modification
• B)variation among individuals in a population
• C)the struggle for existence
• D)that the ancestors of the Galápagos finches had come from the South American mainland

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Definitions:

Biological Clocks

Biological clocks are internal mechanisms in organisms that regulate cycles of activity and rest, including sleep-wake cycles and hormonal changes, in accordance with environmental changes.

Environmental Cues

Signals from the environment that can affect the behavior and physiology of organisms.

Biological Rhythms

Innate, cyclical patterns in biological processes and behaviors observed in living organisms, including circadian rhythms and seasonal cycles.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.