Question

The theory of biological evolution includes which concepts?

(1 point)
Responses

fossils are the remains of present-day species and were all formed at the same time
fossils are the remains of present-day species and were all formed at the same time

the smallest organisms are always eliminated by the larger organisms within the ecosystem
the smallest organisms are always eliminated by the larger organisms within the ecosystem

species of organisms found on Earth today have adaptations not always found in earlier species
species of organisms found on Earth today have adaptations not always found in earlier species

individuals may acquire physical characteristics after birth and pass these acquired characteristics onto their offspring.

Answer 1

The correct response that reflects a concept in the theory of biological evolution is:

**species of organisms found on Earth today have adaptations not always found in earlier species.**

This statement aligns with the principles of evolution, including natural selection and adaptation over time. The other statements provided do not accurately represent established theories of evolution.