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Based on observations made during a sea Voyage, Charles Darwin concluded that

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Evolution of life forms had occurred driven by use and disuse of organs

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Allelic frequencies in a population are stable and is constant from generation to generation

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Mutation causes evolution as these are random and directionless

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Existing life forms share similarities to varying degrees not only among themselves but also with life forms that existed millions of years ago.

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The correct option is D Existing life forms share similarities to varying degrees not only among themselves but also with life forms that existed millions of years ago.
Use and disuse-lamarck.
Allelic frequencies are not stable.
Darwin thought variations as force behind evolution.

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