Biology · Evolution
Which statement best aligns with the concept of 'descent with modification' in Darwinian evolutionary theory?
- 1Genetic mutations alone cause directional evolutionary adaptation without natural selection.
- 2Populations change genetically over generations due to differential survival and reproduction.✓
- 3All biological species are immutable and remain unchanged over time.
- 4Traits acquired during an organism's lifetime are directly inherited by its offspring.
Correct answer
Populations change genetically over generations due to differential survival and reproduction.
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