Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution to describe how living things change over time. Later, as scientists investigated genetics, they discovered the characteristics Mendel observed were passed from one generation to the next through genes. How did the discovery of genes most likely affect the theory of evolution?
a
The theory of evolution was updated to include the new information.
b
The theory of evolution remained unchanged by the new information.
c
The new information showed that the theory of evolution should become a law.
d
The new information showed that the theory of evolution was completely inaccurate.