Which of the following does NOT support Darwin's evolutionary theory?
A) Food must be plentiful in order for a population to avoid survival.
B) Special features in an individual or group determines the chance to survive a myriad of dangers.
C) Exact duplications between generations guarantees survival.
D) Over generations, some offspring will acquire special traits favorable to survival.
E) Over time, natural selection causes the death of old and less adaptable species.

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Exact duplications between generations do not occur in nature and go against the basic principle of genetic variation and mutation that are necessary for evolution to occur. Darwin's theory of evolution relies on natural selection, which favors individuals with advantageous traits that help them survive and reproduce, leading to the evolution of species over time.

Which of the Following Does NOT Support Darwin's Evolutionary Theory