Which of the following is NOT a principle of Darwin's theory of evolution?
A - An individual can evolve
B - Individuals with different genotypes may pass on their traits at different rates to the next generation
C - Some traits give an individual a better chance of survival
D - A population consists of individuals with different genotypes
E - traits are heritable
Answer: A - An individual can evolve
Principles of Darwin's Theory:
1) Populations, not individuals, evolve
2) Evolution is possible because genetic variation already exists within a population
3) Individuals with different genotypes in the population survive and reproduce at different rates (natural selection)