Which of the following is NOT involved in Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection?
A) overproduction
B) variation and inheritance
C) mutation
D) survival and reproduction of the fittest
E) struggle for existence

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Mutation is not a concept directly involved in Darwin's original formulation of natural selection. Darwin's theory emphasized overproduction, variation and inheritance, survival and reproduction of the fittest, and struggle for existence. The role of mutations in providing the genetic variation necessary for evolution was understood later with the development of the modern synthesis, which integrated Mendelian genetics with Darwinian evolution.

Which of the Following Is NOT Involved in Darwin's Theory