AP BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION

DARWIN’S THEORY OF NATURAL SELECTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement is part of Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection?
A
The number of offspring is not related to fitness.
B
Acquired characteristics that are inherited are the cause of evolution.
C
The organisms that are the fittest are always largest and strongest.
D
More offspring are produced than can possibly survive.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Organisms are capable of producing more offspring than their environments can support. Thus, there is competition for limited resources in each generation. Offspring vary in their heritable traits.

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