The theory that chance variations are passed down from parent to offspring and that some variations are adaptive is known as
A) adaptive evolution.
B) natural selection.
C) theory of evolution.
D) evolutionary adaptiveness.

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The theory that chance variations are passed down and some are adaptive is known as natural selection. Adaptive evolution and evolutionary adaptiveness are not specific terms used in the study of evolution, and the theory of evolution is a broader concept encompassing many aspects beyond just variation and adaptation.

The Theory That Chance Variations Are Passed Down from Parent