Which of the following statements is TRUE about Charles Darwin? * He knew that genes played a big role in changing the characteristics of organisms. He understood that the variation that exists in natural populations of plants or animals is the result of repeated mutations. He supported Lamarck's explanation of how evolution occurred. He believed that evolution was due to the inheritance of acquired characteristics.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about Charles Darwin? * He knew that genes played a big role in changing the characteristics of organisms. He understood that the variation that exists in natural populations of plants or animals is the result of repeated mutations. He supported Lamarck's explanation of how evolution occurred. He believed that evolution was due to the inheritance of acquired characteristics.

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Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter18: Introduction To Darwinian Evolution

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Problem 4TYU: Which of the following is not part of Darwins mechanism of evolution? (a) differential reproductive...

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