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Objection to Darwin's theory of natural selection.
Write the objection raised against Darwin's theory of natural selection.
Write any two objections that were raised against Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection.
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Solution
- Natural selection is not the only factor responsible for evolution
- Darwin did not mention any explanation about useful and useless modifications
- There is no explanation about slow changes and abrupt changes.
Notes
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