Which of the following assumptions or observations is not part of Darwin's idea of natural selection?
A) Whether an organism survives and reproduces is almost entirely a matter of random chance.
B) Heritable traits that promote successful reproduction should gradually become more common in a population.
C) Populations produce more offspring than their environment can support.
D) Organisms compete for limited resources.

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Darwin's theory of natural selection emphasizes the importance of non-random factors, such as the natural selection of advantageous traits, in determining an organism's likelihood of survival and reproduction. The idea that survival and reproduction are almost entirely a matter of random chance is not part of the theory of natural selection.

Which of the Following Assumptions or Observations Is Not Part