Question

4.c - unit b: natural selection assessment
three of the following are principles of adaptation and change formulated by charles darwin. which statement was not formulated by darwin?
○ some individuals in a population may show variations in structure, function, and/or behaviour.
○ changes in the genes of some chromosomes (mutations) may influence future generations.
○ individuals of a species with favourable traits may pass these traits on to the next generation.
○ every individual of a species struggles to survive under the abiotic and biotic conditions in ecosystems.

Explanation:

Charles Darwin's principles of natural selection included variation in populations (first option), inheritance of favorable traits (third option), and struggle for survival (fourth option). However, the concept of mutations (changes in genes of chromosomes) was not part of Darwin's theory as the understanding of genetics (including mutations) came later with the work of Gregor Mendel and subsequent geneticists.

Answer:

Changes in the genes of some chromosomes (mutations) may influence future generations.