JAMB Biology 2009 Question 50

Question 50

Evolution

According to Darwin, the driving force behind evolutionary change is

  1. A.natural selection
  2. B.genetic drift
  3. C.mutation
  4. D.gene flow.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (natural selection)

Explanation

Darwin proposed that individuals best suited to their environment survive and reproduce more, passing on their features. This natural selection drives evolution.