Question

Evolution Quick Check
Which of the following principles is NOT part of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection?

Answer 1

Answer: (You were right!) C. Mutations are the ultimate source of genetic variation.

Answer 2

Evolution is the biological and chemical changes that occur over generations that results in the variation of the observable traits in the organism. According to Charles Darwin evolution happened because of natural selection and many other factors.

Mutations are the ultimate source of genetic variation.

What did Darwin's theory state?

• Charles Darwin gave the theory of evolution and natural selection in which the major points were variation, lineage, preference and duration.

• According to his theory mutations are not the ultimate source of the genetic variations as natural selection and many other factors play roles in the variation and speciation.

Therefore, option C is correct and is not part of the theory.

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