Question

According to Charles Darwin, evolution is

• A. Origin of species
• B. Descent of man
• C. Descent with modification
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Descent with modification

Evolution brings a remarkable change in the morphology, anatomy and genetic of a living organism which helps them to adjust in a better manner in the environment and coordinate with the fluctuating conditions with time. Simply put, descent with modification means that traits are passed down from generation to generation and sometimes undergo changes or modifications over time. These changes may be caused by 'Natural Selection' or even a 'Mutation of DNA'. The term became popular when Charles Darwin used it in his book, 'The Descent of Man'. Since the term was used in conjunction with his idea that humans were related ancestrally to primates, the term descent with modification has become synonymous with the human lineage on the tree of life. However, this is only part of the actual meaning of the term.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.