The book in which Darwin published the theory of evolution:
Correct answer: A. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- A. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- B. The Origin of Species by Natural Selection.
- C. The Origin of Species
- D. The Evolution of Species
Explanation
The correct title is *On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection*. This work is the foundational text by Charles Darwin that introduced the theory of evolution through natural selection. Option A is incomplete because it omits the opening phrase "On the Origin." Option B is a shortened version that leaves out the important phrase "by Means of Natural Selection," which is essential for understanding the context of the theory. Option C is entirely incorrect, as it does not correspond to any published work by Darwin.
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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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