Charles Darwin wrote in On the Origin of Species that:
A)the genetic material is a protein
B)traits are inherited through paired genes
C)natural selection occurs because of differences in fertility rates among individuals
D)humans are descended from apes

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Darwin's theory of natural selection, as described in "On the Origin of Species," posits that individuals with traits that are advantageous for survival and reproduction are more likely to pass on these traits to the next generation. This process does not directly involve the mechanisms of genetic inheritance (which were unknown to Darwin), nor does it make specific claims about the genetic material or the descent of humans from apes.

Charles Darwin Wrote in on the Origin of Species That