AP BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION

MODERN THEORY OF EVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the theory of evolution?
A
When only people change.
B
When people change from a monkey to a person.
C
The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
D
When animals change to a human.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Evolution means (in general usage) the gradual development of something, especially from simple to more complex forms. In biological sciences, evolution involves the processes by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the Earth.

Detailed explanation-2: -The theory of evolution is based on the idea that all species? are related and gradually change over time. Evolution relies on there being genetic variation? in a population which affects the physical characteristics (phenotype) of an organism.

Detailed explanation-3: -In fact, we may distinguish five theories that Darwin combined: evolution as such, common descent, gradualism, multiplication of species, and natural selection.

Detailed explanation-4: -Evolution is the process by which species adapt over time in response to their changing environment.

Detailed explanation-5: -Evolution: Evolution is the process of accumulation of genetic differences in the living organism over the period and generating new varieties of living organisms. Examples of evolution: Darwin explained in his theory of evolution by natural selection, how nature selects a reproductively fit organism over others.

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