DNA-based

Q: The most important feature that enables a gene to act as a molecular clock is Group of answer…

A: A gene is a structural and functional unit of heredity. It is made up of DNA ( Deoxyribonucleic acid…

Q: All life shares DNA as the hereditary material. From an evolutionary perspective, why do you think…

A: To recap: The evolutionary foundation for the statement "All life shares DNA as a hereditary…

Q: Isn’t evolution based on just one man’s beliefs?

A: The term evolution is associated with the alteration present in species’ genotypic features over…

Q: Maria has a sore throat. Her father takes her to the doctor and she is given an antibiotic. After…

A: Natural selection is a phenomenon that is caused due to the environmental factors in which the…

Q: 25. What type of fossil is the above image of this fish? A) amber B) freezing C) natural molds and…

A: Only the first question is answered, questions should be posted separately if multiple questions are…

Q: The image below shows how the Pokemon Charmeleon evolves into Charizard over generations. Pokemon…

A: Evolution is the process by which living organisms change over successive generations, leading to…

Q: Why did Darwin use the phrase “descent with modification” rather than “evolution”?

A: Charles Darwin was a British naturalist who gave the theory of biological evolution by natural…

Q: You compare two strands of mtDNA and discover that there are 3 differences in base pairs between…

A: The mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is uniparental in nature and it is transferred from mother to daughter…

Q: In Darwin's theory of natural selection, which of the following is a source of evolution: a.…

A: Introduction  Evolution is the process of a species' features changing over numerous generations…

Q: Why doesn’t natural selection produce perfectly adapted organisms?

A: Natural selection is the biological process by which the organism change and adapt themselves for…

Q: In what sense is natural selection more an editing process than a creative process?

A: Natural selection is an important step in the process of evolution. It consists of two steps. 1.…

Q: Let’s say you have a pointy nose because your dad was sunbathing in the nude and some UV light…

A: The sperms are produced by the spermatogenesis. It occurs in the male reproductive part.

Q: Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes most cases of tuberculosis. Recently, strains of this bacterium…

A: Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a rod shaped pathogenic bacterium which is a causative agent for…

Q: How does natural selection cause evolution? Use evidence from the chart and explain how the chart…

A: Natural selection is the process described by Darwin   This process tells us that that certain…

Q: Do mutations always lead to evolution? Yes, because mutations create adaptations that give a…

A: Evolution is a continuous process and we are still evolving. Evolution is nothing but adapting to…

Q: Why can’t evolution act on individuals?

A: Evolution is a continuous process and we are still evolving. Evolution is nothing but adapting to…

Q: Darwin called it "descent with modification." Now we call it "natural selection." 1)True 2)False

A: Darwinism is a theory of living evolution advanced by Charles Darwin stating that all species of…

Q: Which of the following changes or mutations can be acted upon by natural selection? For each choice,…

A: Charles Darwin is often considered the father of evolution theory as he gave the modern theory of…

Q: In evolution, what is Phylogenetic path analysis?

A: Phylogenesis refers to the diversification and evolutionary development of a group of organisms or…

Q: How does the increasing frequency of anabiotic resistant strains of bacteria represent an example of…

A: Antibiotics are pharmaceuticals that are used to prevent and treat infections caused by bacteria.…

Q: Which statement about genome evolution is false?     Mutations at the ends of introns are less…

A: Evolution is change in the heritable characteristics

Q: The mutations which are of greatest importance to the process of evolution are those which are…

A: The characteristic of each species have changed gradually over time. These changes can be termed as…

Q: In the movie about rock pocket mice, the host Sean Carroll argues which of the following? Select the…

A: When diving into the mechanisms of evolution and genetics, one must consider two principal concepts:…

Q: What was Darwin’s theory of natural selection? What evidence since Darwin’s day confirms his theory?

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Q: Place the following sentences in chronological order to describe how the spread of antibiotic…

A: Antibiotic resistance is a major public health concern caused by antibiotic overuse, which has…

Q: How do advantageous traits lead to evolution? Put the steps in the proper order. advantageous trait…

A: Variation. Organisms (within populations) exhibit individual variation in appearance and behavior.…

Q: In lecture we discussed eight (8) lines of evidence that Darwin used to lay out his argument for the…

A: Introduction:-  While the  Darwin’s ideas that is the initially challenged the  long-held scientific…

Q: mpelling, the theory of evolution by natural selection proposed by Darwin and Wallace was ignored by…

A: The process through which populations of living organisms adapt and change is known as the natural…

Q: 3. Using the origin (0, 0) and the data for species E, project out to predict how many nucleotide…

A: Disclaimer: - According to Bartleby guidelines, only the 1st three questions (for MCQ) can be…

Q: than elephants for experimental studies of evolution because: A) Bacteria evolve, but elephants do…

A: Evolution is a phenomena which involves  growth and development of biological populations over…

Q: antibiotic resistance

A: Resistance to antibiotics develops when germs such as fungi and viruses develop the ability to…

Q: Darwin emphasized that evolution via natural selection leads only to a) progress as defined by…

A: The evolution of organisms is based on the natural selection. The term natural selection was…

Q: What are the missing words about evolution? 1. Simple life forms first appeared on Earth over 3 A…

A: Evolution is the phenomenon that describes the heritable changes that occurred in the populations…

Q: Natural selection operates on:

A: The theory of natural selection is given by Charles Darwin. According to Charles Darwin, natural…

Q: What is the process in which organisms with favorable and desirable inherited traits are more likely…

A: Organisms in nature have the tendency to produce offspring at a geometric rate. However, the…

Q: Isn't Evolution Just a Theory? How do we know evolution happens?

A: Since there are multiple questions in this particular question, I'll answer the first one for you.…

Q: what do you want to know about how humans evolved? From what you know already from school or tv,…

A: Humans are considered the most evolved and most developed animals. their evolution is very…

Q: Some scientists say that modern medicine and better sanitation are slowing down or altering the…

A: Darwin proposed the concept of survival of the fittest. According to this theory, individuals who…

Q: Aside from 'creationism' and 'intelligent design,' what are other pseudoscience that negates or…

A: Evolution  Evolution is the change in the species over time.

Q: Which process would be faster, natural, or artificial selection? Why?

A: Natural selection is a naturally occurring process while artificial selection is human-controlled…

Q: Evolution is often misunderstood and misinterpreted. What are some common misconceptions about…

A: The changes in the features of the species with various generation is called evolution. It depends…

Q: Why are human and chimpanzee DNA 96 percent similar? Please choose the best option. a) Both groups…

A: The similarities between the two species is primarily due to the DNA sequences. It is the DNA…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.