The mechanism proposed by Darwin in his theory of evolution stating that organisms best adapted to their environment tend to survive and transmit their genetic characteristics to their offspring, is called ________.
A) mutational transmosis
B) natural selection
C) behavior genetics
D) random adaptation

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The mechanism that Darwin proposed in his theory of evolution is called natural selection, which argues that organisms that are best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and pass on their traits to their offspring, contributing to the evolution of the species over time. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe Darwin's proposed mechanism for evolution.

The Mechanism Proposed by Darwin in His Theory of Evolution