Darwin's Theory of Evolution by natural selection is based on all of the following postulates except?
Correct answer: D. The survival and reproduction of individuals is random
- A. Some individuals are more successful in surviving and reproduction than others
- B. Individuals within a population are variable
- C. The survival and reproduction of individuals is not random
- D. The survival and reproduction of individuals is random
Explanation
Darwin's theory of natural selection is based on the following observations: most characteristics are inherited, more offspring are produced than can survive and the offspring with more favorable characteristics will survive and produce more offspring than the other offspring who have less favorable traits. In short, observations of Darwin's natural theory of selection are 1. Production of more individuals. 2. Survival of the fittest. 3. The unequal ability of individuals to survive and reproduce.
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Evolution describes heritable change in populations over generations through variation, natural selection and adaptation. Lamarckism explains inheritance of acquired characteristics, while Darwinism explains selection of favourable inherited variations; these historical explanations must not be confused with the modern genetic account of evolutionary change.
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