Four of the following ideas are consistent with Darwinian evolution . Which one is the exception?
A) Individuals in a population are genetically variable.
B) A struggle for existence exists among individuals of a population.
C) Traits acquired during an individual's life are passed on to its offspring.
D) A population can produce more offspring than the environment can support.
E) Individuals that are best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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Traits acquired during an individual's life are not passed on to its offspring according to Darwinian evolution. This concept, known as Lamarckism, is not supported by Darwin's theory of natural selection.

Four of the Following Ideas Are Consistent with Darwinian Evolution