History practice question
Who is generally credited with developing the theory of evolution by natural selection, published in 'On the Origin of Species' in 1859?
- Isaac Newton
- Charles DarwinCorrect answer
- Alexander Fleming
- Michael Faraday
Why
Charles Darwin set out the theory of evolution by natural selection in 'On the Origin of Species', published in 1859, transforming the scientific understanding of life.
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