Bio Q - Evolution

[RCT PC CRN]

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Which of the following statements is part of the Theory of Natural Selection as set forth by Darwin and Wallace?

A. Species only produce the exact amount of progeny that can survive to reproductive maturity.
B. Genetically, all offspring are exactly alike.
C. Individuals with favorable characteristics are more likely to survive.
D. All heritable variation arises ultimately from mutations.
E. The next generation has the same average characteristics and is better adapted to its environment than the preceding generation.

I don't have answer to this. I pulled this of from the old exam which I don't have solution. I emailed to my prof as well see if I get answer back.

 

[sfoksn]

it should be C.. I think

They produce more than enough, so A is out
Genetically, they are not alike, they need variation in the population B out
C should be closest to being right, I would have liked it talking about making more progeny rather than just surviving,
Darwin had no idea about mutation D out
If they have same average characteristics, what makes the offspring generation better adapted? I think E is out...

Any other thoughts?

 

[Maygyver]

C as well.

 

[RCT PC CRN]

I'm thinking the sane way.

A is out cause species produce more progeny that can survive.
B and D are out cause Darwin and Wallace had no idea about Genetics and Mutations.
C and E left. Don't really have any reasoning for them. Just like C better then E.

I'll post the answer if I hear back from my prof.

 

[casper22]

I want to say C too..

Did u hear back from ur prof...

 

[spritezhang]

C for sure.

 

[RCT PC CRN]

C it is. Just got reply from prof.