Question

Which of the following are the two key concepts of Darwinian theory of evolution?

Options

• Genetic drift and Mutation

• Adaptive radiation and Homology

• Mutation and Natural selection

• Branching descent and Natural selection

Answer 1

Branching descent and Natural selection

Explanation:

Darwin's theory includes the idea that organisms share common ancestors and that natural selection drives evolutionary change. Genetic drift and mutation are not the two key concepts of Darwin's theory.