Which One of the Following Observations Did Darwin First Make

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following observations did Darwin first make during his discovery of evolution?

• A) The ability of individuals to survive and reproduce is not equal.
• B) There is variation in inherited traits.
• C) Individuals who reproduce more leave more offspring.
• D) The unequal ability to reproduce leads to the accumulation of favourable traits in a population.

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