Question

Which of the following is not part of the theory of evolution?

1. Organisms tend to produce more offspring than can survive to reproductive age.

2. Organisms can acquire changes during their lifetime that can help their species survive.
3. Organisms that do not survive to reproduce do not pass on their traits.
4. Organisms have variations in traits within a population.

Answer 1

number 1 is not part of the theory of evolution.

Evolution is change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is Organisms tend to produce more offspring than can survive to reproductive age. Hope this helps! Have a great day!