Multiple choice

Evolution is best defined as

  1. inheritance of acquired characters

  2. descent by modifications

  3. spontaneous generation

  4. struggle for existence
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Evolution is best defined as descent with modification - the process by which species change over generations through genetic variation and natural selection, leading to adaptations and the emergence of new species from common ancestors. This was Darwin's central insight.

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