Biology · Evolution
According to Charles Darwin in 'On the Origin of Species', what role do variations within species play in the evolutionary process?
- 1Variations are the raw material upon which natural selection acts, enabling some individuals to survive and reproduce more successfully, thereby driving evolutionary change.✓
- 2Variations always result in harmful mutations that threaten the survival of the species.
- 3All variations are the result of direct divine intervention at specific intervals.
- 4Variations are insignificant and do not contribute to the evolutionary success of a species.
Correct answer
Variations are the raw material upon which natural selection acts, enabling some individuals to survive and reproduce more successfully, thereby driving evolutionary change.
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