All of the following are true of Darwin’s theories EXCEPT
a. The idea that evolution over millions of years has produced modern species
b. The idea that species either adapt to their environments or perish
c. The idea that evolution did not apply to humans
d. Opposition to them by some Christians
e. General acceptance of them in the scientific community
Ans: c
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