Biology (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Related questions
Concept explainers
Question
Out of the three, what would be an example of evolution?
A population of green beetles changes over many generations to a population of brown beetles.
Individual green beetles in a population become brown because of what they are eating.
The environment where a population of green beetles is living changes, becoming much more cold over time.
SAVE
AI-Generated Solution
info
AI-generated content may present inaccurate or offensive content that does not represent bartleby’s views.
Unlock instant AI solutions
Tap the button
to generate a solution
to generate a solution
Click the button to generate
a solution
a solution
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- It has taken millions of years for the ancestors of whales to change into what we know today, as indicated in the diagram below. Based on your knowledge of evolution, which of the following is a reasonable explanation of why the organisms in the diagram changed over 25 million years? Question options: As the environment changed the food sources became more difficult to obtain so characteristics that allowed the organisms to hunt in an aquatic environment became more advantageous. As the environment changed the temperature became too hot and the organisms began to move to a more aquatic environment to keep cool. As the environment changed the food sources became more difficult to obtain so the organisms decided to change their characteristics to ones that would be beneficial when hunting in an aquatic environment. As the environment changed the predators on land became better adapted to hunting the whales ancestors forcing them to live in more aquatic…arrow_forwardWhich of the following BEST describes the theory of natural selection? Living organisms change over time. Each species produces many more offspring than can survive long enough to reproduce. The offspring that do survive contain genes that are inherited from the parents. There is variation among the members of a species. Some of this variation is genetically determined and so can be passed on to future generations. Some individuals have genes that increase their chances for survival and reproduction. These individuals are more likely to reproduce and pass on their genes, causing their genes to become more common in the next generation. There is a struggle for existence among the members of a population.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements about evolution is incorrect? Evolution occurs through natural selection Evolution is a gradual process that occurs over time in populations. Evolution is a goal-oriented process that aims to create perfect organisms designed to handle what the future environment might throw at it. Evolution is influenced by genetic variation within populationsarrow_forward
- Which one of the following statements is true? Multiple Choice Organisms always evolve the characteristics they need to survive. Some individuals within the population must die for natural selection to occur. Darwin used molecular biology as evidence of evolution. Natural selection can only work on variation that already exists. Convergent evolution produces homologous structures.arrow_forwardLife on earth has lasted an estimated 3.5 billion years, experiencing different environmental change like extreme heat and ice age. But living organisms on Earth have their seasons, and all living things will be wiped out eventually. Having learned about the different type of evidence used to proved evolution, hypothesize how human beings will adapt in the next five years. Direction: List down five adaptation that our species may develop in order to continue surviving on Earth. Explain each adapation.arrow_forward. The images below show two separate theories of how organisms evolve. Which question below directly corresponds to whether Lamarck or Darwin are correct about their theories of the mechanisms of evolution? Why don’t the shorter neck giraffes feed on grasses and lower vegetation? How would the shorter necked giraffes in Lamarck’s theory survive to reproduce and pass on the “need” for longer necks if they were unable to reach food? Why won’t the taller necked giraffes in Darwin’s theory provide assistance to the shorter giraffes since they are the same species? Will the smaller giraffes be more adapted to hide from predators since they wouldn’t be visible from greater distances?arrow_forward
- Which of the following statements about evolution is true? Natural selection provides a population with the adaptations that it needs to survive in its environment. Specific features of the environment can generate natural selection on a trait. Evolution and natural selection are the same thing. Because it is driven by mutation, evolution by natural selection is a random process.arrow_forwardIn which of these examples can natural selection act on a trait and cause the population to evolve? A population that is faced with extinction but has no genetic variation A population where a lot of individuals have mutations, but none of the mutations relate to fitness A population with no genetic variation, but where individuals have very high numbers of offspring A population where a few individuals have mutations that allow them to develop traits for producing more offspring than other individualsarrow_forwardIn which of the following scenarios would evolution by natural selection take place? A banana tree branch is planted, producing a clone of the parent tree Microorganisms reproduce asexually, producing identical offspring Corn is genetically modified and cloned to make identical crops Penguins reproduce sexually, producing offspring that look different from one anotherarrow_forward
- Which of the following is the best definition of a major transition in evolution? Individuals evolve traits the help them fight off rivals Formerly independent replicating individuals form a collective that reproduces together A group of individuals evolve traits that help them individually forage better Individuals evolve traits that allow them to colonize a new environment.arrow_forwardIn which population is evolution by natural selection most clearly demonstrated? Group of answer choices A virus sweeps through a population and makes everyone ill. A virus sweeps through a population and kills 10% of infants. It is not clear why some die and some don't. A virus sweeps through a population and kills 20% of the population. It is not clear why some die and some don't. A virus sweeps through a population and permanently sterilizes the 10% of the population that has allele hx25c.arrow_forwardOf the 500 eggs produced by a particular frog, only 10% developed into adult frogs. Which part of Darwin’s theory does this best illustrate? favorable mutations are not inherited. mutations occur by chance. there is a struggle for survival among organisms. populations are not stable.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781337392938Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. BergPublisher:Cengage Learning
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning