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Question

Patrick Matthew published a theory very similar to Charles Darwin's theory in his obscure work Naval Timber and Arboriculture, although he was not widely recognized for his ideas. Wha did the theories of Matthew and Darwin share and what was different? O Both theories recognized common descent and natural selection, but Matthew attributed inheritance to acquired traits while Darwin recognized the genetic basis for inheritance. O Both theories recognized common descent in all living organisms, but Matthew did not discuss natural selection. O Both theories recognized natural selection, but Matthew did not discuss common descent. OBoth theories recognized common descent and natural selection, but Matthew did not discuss the genetic basis for inheritance.

Explanation / Answer

answer is a)both theories recognised common descent and natural selection,but mathew attribted inheritance while darwin recognised the genetic basis for inheritance.