Charles Darwin Proposed That "Descent with Modification" Resulted When Organisms

question 9

Multiple Choice

Charles Darwin proposed that "descent with modification" resulted when organisms of a particular species become adapted to their environment because they possess

• A) nonheritable traits that enhance survival and decrease their reproductive success in the local environment.
• B) nonheritable traits that enhance their survival and reproductive success in the local environment.
• C) heritable traits that enhance their survival and reproductive success in the local environment.
• D) heritable traits that enhance their survival and decrease their reproductive success in the local environment.

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