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AQA GCSE · Question 01.3 · Inheritance Variation and Evolution
Which scientists suggested the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Which scientists suggested the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Answer options:
A.
Alexander Fleming and Carl Woese
B.
Alfred Wallace and Alexander Fleming
C.
Alfred Wallace and Charles Darwin
D.
Charles Darwin and Carl Woese
How to approach this question
Recall the key figures in the development of the theory of evolution. Consider who published "On the Origin of Species" and who independently came to the same conclusions.
Full Answer
C.Alfred Wallace and Charles Darwin✓ Correct
Alfred Wallace and Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin is famously credited with the theory of evolution by natural selection, detailed in his 1859 book "On the Origin of Species". However, Alfred Russel Wallace independently conceived of the theory. They jointly published a paper on the subject in 1858.
Common mistakes
✗ Only remembering Charles Darwin and picking an option with his name without considering the other scientist.
✗ Confusing the scientists with others known for different biological discoveries (like Fleming or Woese).
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