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Who conceived the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Who conceived the theory of evolution by natural selection?
- Isaac Newton
- Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace (correct)
- Gregor Mendel
- Louis Pasteur
What is the main driver of evolution as described in the text?
What is the main driver of evolution as described in the text?
- Gene flow
- Genetic drift
- Mutation
- Natural selection (correct)
What did Darwin's book 'On the Origin of Species' detail?
What did Darwin's book 'On the Origin of Species' detail?
- The theory of evolution by natural selection (correct)
- The concept of gene flow
- The process of genetic drift
- The discovery of DNA
What does the heritability of fitness imply in the context of evolution by natural selection?
What does the heritability of fitness imply in the context of evolution by natural selection?
What observable facts about living organisms establish evolution by natural selection?
What observable facts about living organisms establish evolution by natural selection?
What is the key factor that leads to evolution by natural selection?
What is the key factor that leads to evolution by natural selection?
What did Darwin's book 'On the Origin of Species' primarily aim to explain?
What did Darwin's book 'On the Origin of Species' primarily aim to explain?
What observable facts about living organisms establish evolution by natural selection?
What observable facts about living organisms establish evolution by natural selection?
What concept is essential for the process of evolution by natural selection?
What concept is essential for the process of evolution by natural selection?
Which individuals are more likely to be replaced in successive generations, according to the text?
Which individuals are more likely to be replaced in successive generations, according to the text?
