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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Darwin originally defined evolution as
Options
A descent with modification
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B an individual's ability to adapt to its environment
C a way to classify organisms based on morphological similarities
D the passing of acquired characteristics to offspring
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Charles Darwin famously defined evolution as 'descent with modification'. This phrase captures the idea that species are related through common ancestry and that their characteristics change over time. Option D describes Lamarckism.

Hint

What phrase did Darwin use to describe how species change over time from common ancestors?

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1612 of 2556
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