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What idea significantly influenced Darwin's thinking?
What idea significantly influenced Darwin's thinking?
- Inheritance of Acquired Traits
- Publication of Origin of Species
- Lamarck's Theory of Evolution (correct)
- Use and Disuse
What observation did Darwin make about the finches in the Galapagos islands?
What observation did Darwin make about the finches in the Galapagos islands?
- They were identical in every aspect
- They were all the same color
- They had different numbers of chromosomes
- They had distinct bills (correct)
Which key concept is derived from Darwin's theory that states some individuals are better suited to survive in a particular environment?
Which key concept is derived from Darwin's theory that states some individuals are better suited to survive in a particular environment?
- Artificial Selection
- Natural Selection (correct)
- Inherited Variation
- Adaptation
What does Darwin's theory suggest about inherited variation within populations or species?
What does Darwin's theory suggest about inherited variation within populations or species?
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What was the main driver for Darwin to publish his findings?
What was the main driver for Darwin to publish his findings?
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Which concept derived from Darwin's theory involves the intentional breeding of organisms for specific traits?
Which concept derived from Darwin's theory involves the intentional breeding of organisms for specific traits?
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According to Darwin's theory, what tends to happen to traits that make individuals better suited to survive and reproduce in a population?
According to Darwin's theory, what tends to happen to traits that make individuals better suited to survive and reproduce in a population?
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