Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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Chapter 14, Problem 5MCQ
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The protracted process of change that separated humans from their apelike forebears is known as human evolution. According to scientific research, the physical characteristics and behavioral features that all humans share have their roots in apelike ancestors and have been evolving for almost six million years.
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Ch. 14.1 - What is the relationship between macroevolution...Ch. 14.1 - Prob. 2MCCh. 14.1 - What are some of the challenges in defining...Ch. 14.2 - Prob. 1MCCh. 14.2 - Prob. 2MCCh. 14.3 - Distinguish among allopatric, parapatric, and...Ch. 14.3 - Prob. 2MCCh. 14.3 - Prob. 3MCCh. 14.4 - Describe the theories of gradualism and punctuated...Ch. 14.4 - Prob. 2MC
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