Four of the five indicate that evolution by natural selection is a plausible mechanism leading to the

diversity of species that have and do exist. Select the exception.



a. artificial selection
b. Darwin's finches
c. insect resistance to pesticides
d. a parent's traits developed through life are passed on to offspring via natural selection
e. biogeographical patterns in species


D

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