Question

question 6 (1 point)
darwin and wallaces theory of evolution by natural selection was revolutionary because it ________.
a) dismissed the idea that species are constant and emphasized the importance of variation and change in populations
b) proved that individuals acclimated to their environment over time
c) was the first time a biologist had proposed that species changed through time
d) was the first theory to refute the ideas of special creation

Explanation:

Darwin and Wallace's theory emphasized variation and change in populations, which was revolutionary as it opposed the earlier idea of species being constant. Option b is incorrect as it's about individual acclimation (not the theory's focus). Option c is wrong because others (like Lamarck) had proposed species change before. Option d is incorrect as it wasn't the first to refute special creation (e.g., Lamarck's work also did to some extent).

Answer:

A. dismissed the idea that species are constant and emphasized the importance of variation and change in populations