What commonsense observation makes the theory of preformationism unlikely?
A) An individual may inherit traits found in both of his or her parents.
B) Anatomical changes such as loss of a limb are not seen in the offspring of an individual.
C) Evolution requires genetic change in populations.
D) Alleles that result in abnormal phenotypes may be less common in some populations than in others.
E) Offspring often look more like their parents than unrelated individuals.

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Preformationism suggests that organisms develop from miniature versions of themselves, implying that all traits come from one parent. However, the observation that individuals inherit traits from both parents contradicts this theory.

What Commonsense Observation Makes the Theory of Preformationism Unlikely