Which of the following is not an observation or inference on which Darwin's theory of natural selection is based?
A)Poorly adapted individuals never produce offspring.
B)There is heritable variation among individuals.
C)Because of overproduction of offspring, there is competition for limited resources.
D)Individuals whose inherited characteristics best fit them to the environment will generally produce more offspring.
E)A population can become adapted to its environment.

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Poorly adapted individuals never producing offspring is not an observation or inference on which Darwin's theory of natural selection is based. It is a conclusion that can be drawn from the theory. The observations and inferences on which Darwin's theory is based include heritable variation, competition for resources, the concept of fitness, the fact that more offspring are produced than can survive, and the potential for populations to become adapted to their environment through natural selection.

Which of the Following Is Not an Observation or Inference