Which one of the following observations did Darwin first make during his discovery of evolution?
A) The ability of individuals to survive and reproduce is not equal.
B) There is variation in inherited traits.
C) Individuals who reproduce more leave more offspring.
D) The unequal ability to reproduce leads to the accumulation of favorable traits in a population.

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Darwin first observed that there was variation in inherited traits among individuals in a population. This allowed for the possibility of natural selection, where those with favorable traits for survival and reproduction would pass those traits on to their offspring.

Which One of the Following Observations Did Darwin First Make