Which of the following ideas of Charles Darwin was most derived from his reading of Malthus's essay on human population growth?
A) descent with modification
B) variation among individuals in a population
C) the ability of all species to over reproduce
D) humans selected for specific traits in domesticated organisms

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Darwin was influenced by Thomas Malthus's essay on the principle of population, which argued that populations grow exponentially while resources grow arithmetically, leading to inevitable struggle for existence. This concept helped Darwin formulate his theory of natural selection, where he applied the idea of over-reproduction and competition for limited resources to all species, not just humans.

Which of the Following Ideas of Charles Darwin Was Most