Which of the following statements was not explained by Darwin's theory?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. The significance of minute variations
- B. Presence of vestigeal or useless organs
- C. The presence of over specialized organs
- D. All of the above
Explanation
'Darwin's theory' was based on variations, struggle, natural selection, and differential reproduction. Thus, Darwin maintained that living organisms show variations and the variant best suited is selected by nature to 'reproduce'. Thus, vestigial or over-specialized organs are not expected. Vestigial organs might arise by progressive disuse and over-specialized organs by progressive use. Both of these are not a Darwinian view. Darwin's view is that if something is useful it will be selected to be passed on to the next generation and that's it. Not that, that organ will become overspecialized or vestigial, if not required. In the same way, minute variations, which do not confer any major advantage to the organism in a particular environment are useless and will not affect the evolutionary process.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Evolution
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.
Practise Evolution
814 free Evolution MCQs from Biology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Biology questions like this
Biology is on 8 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Evolution questions
Which of the following is not evidence of evolution?
Organs specialized to perform different functions but structurally alike are:
Divergent evolution produces:
The wings of a bird and the wings of a beetle are considered as?
During Aristotle's time, it was thought that:
Which of the following is good evidence of an evolutionary pathway leading from reptiles to birds?