According to Darwin’s theory of evolution, differences between species may be the result of …………………

disuse of body structures

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transmission of acquired characteristics

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natural selection

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different modes of nutrition and environment

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The correct option is C
natural selection

Speciation is the evolutionary process by which new biological species arise and the driving force for this process is natural selection of characteristics in a species which would benefit the species in its survival.

Hence, differences between species may be the result of natural selection.

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According to Darwin’s theory of evolution, differences between species may be the result of________

Assertion: Lamarck's theory of organic evolution states that use and disuse of organs and changes in environment cause inheritable variations.

Reason: The principle of inheritance of acquired characters.

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