Darwin might have made even greater advances in his theory if he had:
A) understood the work of Gregor Mendel.
B) read the works of Malthus.
C) done experiments in plant structure.
D) read of the work of Charles Lyell.
E) understood the theories of Jean Baptiste de Lamarck.

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Gregor Mendel's work on genetics and inheritance would have provided Darwin with a deeper understanding of how traits are passed from one generation to the next, which could have significantly advanced his theory of natural selection.

Darwin Might Have Made Even Greater Advances in His Theory