Which of the following statements is not consistent with Darwin's theory of natural selection?

A) Individuals in a population exhibit variations, some of which are passed from parents to offspring.
B) Individual organisms experience genetic change during their life spans to better fit their environment.
C) Factors in the environment result in some organisms having better reproductive success than others.
D) Natural selection can lead to the appearance of new species.


Answer: B

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