Charles Darwin Argued That Evolution Is Accomplished by the Process

Multiple Choice

Charles Darwin argued that evolution is accomplished by the process of natural selection.Which of the following is not important to the concept of natural selection?

A) Most organisms are capable of producing more offspring than typically survive.
B) Phenotypic variation that an organism acquires in its lifetime is passed on to its offspring.
C) Phenotypic variation exists within populations.
D) Phenotypic variation can influence reproductive success.
E) Phenotypic variation within a species is due in part to inherited characteristics.