21. Evolution
Natural Selection
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements correctly explains a way in which evolution by natural selection and Lamarck's ideas about evolution are different?
A
Lamarck focused on an organism's ability to reproduce, whereas natural selection focuses on survival.
B
Natural selection requires variation to already exist in a population, whereas Lamarck said that variation could be created through use and disuse.
C
Natural selection explains how individuals will adapt to new environments, whereas Lamarck explained how populations change in their current environments.
D
Lamarckian explanations did not explain how populations become better adapted overtime, whereas natural selection did explain adaptation.
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