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Which process is responsible for the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations?
Which process is responsible for the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations?
- Genetic drift
- Mutation
- Adaptation
- Natural selection (correct)
Who independently conceived the theory of evolution by natural selection in the mid-19th century?
Who independently conceived the theory of evolution by natural selection in the mid-19th century?
- Gregor Mendel
- Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
- Alfred Russel Wallace
- Charles Darwin (correct)
In which book did Charles Darwin first set out the theory of evolution by natural selection in detail?
In which book did Charles Darwin first set out the theory of evolution by natural selection in detail?
- The Voyage of the Beagle
- The Descent of Man
- The Origin of Species (correct)
- The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
What is the main factor that drives the process of evolution by natural selection?
What is the main factor that drives the process of evolution by natural selection?
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What has the process of evolution given rise to?
What has the process of evolution given rise to?
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