Evolution by natural selection, in a true sense would have started when cellular forms of life with differences in metabolic capability originated on earth.
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Evolution by natural selection truly began when
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Correct answer: C — cellular forms with metabolic differences originated
Natural selection required variation, which began when cells with different metabolic abilities appeared.
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Evolution by natural selection, in a true sense would have started when cellular forms of life with differences in metabolic capability originated on earth.
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High probability for NEET 2027. Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
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Evolution, Class 12 NCERT Biology.
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