What tempo of evolution does this model represent?  gradual  elevated  sequential  punctuated

Q: Convergent evolution: All of the above Causes unrelated organisms to resemble each other Arises from…

A: The notion in biology that various types of plants, animals, and other living creatures on Earth…

Q: Many creationists will allow that microevolution (for example,changing gene frequencies in a…

A: Evolution --Phylogenic tree has many branches and all are connected to a common ancestors and…

Q: The term "fitness" applies to... Any evolution   Evolution by natural selection   Evolved by…

A: Fitness describes about how good a particular genotype is at leaving offspring in the next…

Q: Which term refers to the evolution of similar traits in distantly related species? coevolution…

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

Q: The closing of the Isthmus of Panama allowed animals to migrate across this land bridge and…

A: Star Wars of Panama closed about 3 million years ago. This cut off an ocean current that allowed…

Q: Which of the following mechanisms of evolution is most likely to occur in a small population? *…

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Q: Which evolutionary process leads to environmental adaptations in a population?  random mutations…

A: Evolution is defined as the progressive changes in the traits of certain species in due course of…

Q: Which of the following statements regarding evolution is FALSE? evolution is a relatively slow…

A: Evolution is defined as the change in inherited traits in populations of organisms over generations.…

Q: The breeder's equation, R= h²s, helps us think about ways we can limit the evolution of antibiotic…

A: The breeder's equation can be used to  predict the change in a trait (R) based on the estimate of…

Q: Today we are seeing an increased rate of environmental change which must have an effect on evolution…

A: The continuous procedure in which a species develop into another species that is the process of…

Q: Which of the mechanisms (forces) of evolution best explains how a globally distributed species can…

A: Evolution is the process through which organisms' populations undergo heritable change over several…

Q: Natural selection is a major mechanism through which populations evolve. Describe three other…

A: The theory of evolution is founded on the assumption that all species are connected and evolve over…

Q: Define each in two short sentences Allopatric speciation Sympatric speciation Adaptive radiation…

A: Evolutionary biology is a branch of biology which explores the mechanisms that led to the variety of…

Q: Which of the following is the most powerful evolutionary force in large populations over time?…

A: Evolution is defined as the process of change in allelic frequencies in a population over successive…

Q: A hundred years ago, 20.4% of individuals in a population of bears was found to have a genotype that…

A: Evolution is defined as the change in trait over a period of time.

Q: A random form of evolution is called_________ . This form of evolution ccurs more rapidly and has a…

A: The process of evolution can be random or selective. Evolution is based on the introduction of…

Q: Which of the following is not a component of evolution bynatural selection?a. Variation exists…

A: Introduction  Evolution is the key process which regulates the survivability and continuity of…

Q: The following illustrations represent two different patterns of evolution. Briefly discuss the…

A: The change in the inherited features of the biological population over generations is called…

Q: Genetic variation _______. (Choose an answer.) 1. is created by the direct action of natural…

A: The variation in DNA between individuals and communities is known as genetic variation. Mutations…

Q: the list at right to the descriptions below. Choose the one BEST answer. Two populations of trout…

A: Natural selection is a phenomenon that was explained by Darwin. According to him there are three…

Q: Things that are very important sources of information in the reconstruction of human evolution

A: Evolution is a  process of gradual changes in the genetic composition of an organism based on the…

Q: Evolution in a population of island iguanas can be caused by the following agent(s): Mutation…

A: Evolution can be defined as the change in characteristics of a species over a long period of time…

Q: Which of the following patterns of evolution is most supported by the fossil record?   a. Descent…

A: Evolution is the change in the characteristics of a species over several generations and it relies…

Q: What is the name for the process in which one species evolves in response to the evolution of…

A: Evolution is a process through which cumulative changes occur in a population at the genetic level.…

Q: Deer mice are usually found in the woods and are dark brown in color. The deer mice that live in the…

A: The phenomenon of evolution of a population to form distinct species is called speciation. A group…

Q: According to the most recent evidence, the first modern Homo sapiens evolved in Africa around…

A: Homo sapiens are the most recent species of human lineage.  They were evolved in sub Saharan Africa.…

Q: Modern humans crossed a landbridge from Asia into North America during a glacial period about 20,000…

A: Hominins are primates that belong to family Hominidae. It includes bonobos, chimpanzees and humans.

Q: Which of these evolutionary mechanisms could result in a population that becomes less genetically…

A: The correct answer is second one that is genetic drift.

Q: One possible definition of evolution is that evolution can be seen as the change of allele…

A: Evolution is the modification in successive generations with time from preexisting species to the…

Q: Descent with modification" describes... Choose the best option. Group of answer choices Any…

A: in genetics , we consider evolution as the process in which simple organisms , or structures or…

Q: Create a scenario in which red pandas undergoes a speciation event. Select one of the following…

A: Answer :- I think due to natural selection of climate change in which red pandas undergoes a…

Q: The American flying squirrel and the flying phalanger of Australia live in similar environments and…

A: Evolution is the process of gradual changes in organisms to form more and more complex form over a…

Q: The Galápagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean have varied habitats. Divergent evolution is occurring on…

A: It refers to the process in which two interbreeding species diverged into two or more evolutionary…

Q: Which of the following is not considered an evolutionary mechanism ("force" )?     Mutation…

A: From above question The mutation, genetic drift, Natural Selection and migration (gene flow) all are…

Q: Task 1: Define each terms and give example. 1. Natural Selection 2. Adaptation 3. Habitat

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Q: Deer mice are usually found in the woods and are dark brown in color. The deer mice that live in the…

A: There are few changes occurring in the gene which may cause the change in the trait and positive…

Q: True or False: Evolution acts on populations, not individuals True False

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

Q: Evolution has two core principles: Natural selection and A Survival of the Fittest Descent with…

A: The procedures of heritable change in different organisms over multiple generations is known as…

Q: The difference between Lamarckian and Darwinian evolution when change occurs. Match the kind of…

A: Evolution is a process of gradual changes over time in a species that are carried over two…

Q: When a population experiences lots of evolutionary changes year after year, they add up to…

A: Evolution is the change in the characteristics of a species over several generations and relies on…

Q: Which of these evolutionary processes is/are random in respect to fitness? All of the above Gene…

A: The factors responsible for evolutionary change are: mutation migration genetic drift recombination…

Q: Why are island chains such as the Galapagos Islands a good place to observe the effects of…

A: Islands are a good place to look for effects of evolution due to their isolation from the mainland…

Q: Which of the following evolutionary mechanisms results in the evolution of adaptations? Gene flow…

A: Evolution can be defined as the unrolling of nature that brings about an orderly change from one…

Q: Why is genetic variation important to the process of evolution? (Choose all that apply) If all of…

A: Genetic variation is a concept used to characterise the DNA sequence variation within each of our…

Q: A farmer wants to make a better corn plant that produces more and bigger kernels. In the chart,…

A: Introduction The process of natural selection is used to change the characteristics of a species…

Q: Once the populations are separated evolution can occur through multiple mechanisms. Natural…

A: What kind of geographic barriers would have led to the finch speciation in the Galapagos.