Which statement is not correct for the Darwin's theory of natural selection?
Correct answer: A. "Survival in the struggle for existence is random"
- A. "Survival in the struggle for existence is random"
- B. The fit individuals leave more off springs into their environment
- C. The unequal ability of individuals to survive and reproduce will lead to a gradual
- D. Accumulation over the generations thus leading to the evolution of a new species
Explanation
Survival in the struggle for existence is random: This statement is not correct for Darwin's theory of natural selection. Darwin's theory suggests that survival in the struggle for existence is not random but rather depends on the individuals' fitness and adaptability to their environment.
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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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