Question

Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection explains each of the following EXCEPT how

A. evolution takes place in the natural world.
B. species can become extinct.
C. species descend from common ancestors.
D. inherited traits are passed from parent to offspring.

Answer 1

A.

Variation in species --> natural selection --> differential reproduction --> heredity --> evolution

B.

Heredity --> variation in species --> differential reproduction --> natural selection --> evolution

C.

Variation in species --> differential reproduction --> heredity --> natural selection --> evolution

Answer 2

the answer is D. inherited traits are passed from parent to offspring.