Which of the following is NOT one of Darwin's four key insights?
A)Some characteristics are heritable.
B)Organisms vary in endless ways.
C)Genetic drift is a major factor in the evolution of species.
D)Organisms tend to reproduce faster than available resources.

Question

Which of the following is NOT one of Darwin's four key insights? ​
A)Some characteristics are heritable.
B)Organisms vary in endless ways.
C)Genetic drift is a major factor in the evolution of species.
D)Organisms tend to reproduce faster than available resources.

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Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection is based on four key insights, but it does not include genetic drift as a major factor. Genetic drift, a concept related to the random changes in allele frequencies within a population, was not part of Darwin's original theory.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of Darwin's Four