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Question #N430

In his 1959 work, *On the Origin of Species*, Charles Darwin described the process of natural selection, a key mechanism in evolution. Darwin observed that within a population of a given species, some individuals are better suited to their environment than others. These better-suited individuals are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their advantageous traits to their offspring. In the same way, Darwin noted that over generations, the traits of the best-suited individuals become increasingly common within a population. The process of natural selection explains how, over long periods of time, the diversity of life on Earth has come to be.

Which choice provides the best punctuation for the underlined portion of the sentence?

A. In the same way, Darwin noted, that

B. In the same way, Darwin noted that,

C. In the same way Darwin noted that

D. In the same way Darwin noted, that

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Correct Answer is: B

The correct answer is B. It places a comma after the introductory phrase 'In the same way' to separate it from the main clause of the sentence. Choice A is incorrect because it uses a comma after the introductory phrase 'In the same way' but does not use a comma after the word 'noted,' which is incorrect. Choice C is incorrect because it omits the comma after the introductory phrase. Choice D is incorrect because it places a comma after the word 'noted' but does not place a comma after the introductory phrase.