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Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Maier
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Chapter 2, Problem 12LTB
Which of the following is not consistent with evolutionary theory?
- All living organisms share a common ancestor;
- The environment affects which organism survives to reproduce;
- Natural selection always favors the same traits, regardless of environment;
- Humans are not necessarily the best adapted organisms.
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