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QuizMultiple Choice

Living Things and the Environment

Question 14 • * SY2025-26 - 2002070 M/J Comprehensive Science 2 Sem 1 CR

Which idea did Linnaeus contribute to the theory of evolution?

Answer
A
All living things inherit acquired characteristics.
B
Humans tend to reproduce at a faster rate than the food supply.
C
The goal of organisms is to adapt and to strive for perfection.
D
Organisms can be classified based on similar traits.

Explanation

Linnaeus developed a system for classifying living things by shared characteristics, grouping organisms with similar traits together. This contributed to the study of how organisms are related. Choice D, “Organisms can be classified based on similar traits,” is correct; the other choices describe ideas associated with other thinkers or theories.

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