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The theory of evolution, proposed by Charles Darwin, explains the development and origin of life on Earth through natural selection. It describes how organisms change over time due to inherited physical or behavioral traits. Examples of inherited traits include eye color, skin color, and certain diseases.

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Evolution Theory Study Notes

The theory of evolution, proposed by Charles Darwin, explains the development and origin of life on Earth through natural selection. It describes how organisms change over time due to inherited physical or behavioral traits. Examples of inherited traits include eye color, skin color, and certain diseases.

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H I S T O RY
The theory of evolution

Who came up with the theory of evolution?

It was Charles Dawn.


What is the theory of evolution?
The theory of evolution is a scientific explanation of the development and origin
of life on Earth. (AI)
The theory of evolution by natural selection is the process by which organisms
change over time as a result of changes in heritable physical or behavioural
traits,
The theory of evolution by natural selection explains how organisms change
over time. These changes happen because of inherited traits, which can be
physical or behavioural., (Inherited traits are the traits or characteristics that are
transferred from parents to the offspring, genetically. Some of the examples include eye
colour, skin colour and texture, hair colour and texture, height, and certain diseases like
sickle cell anaemia, Alzheimer's disease, Tay Sachs, and diabetes.)

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