Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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Chapter 2, Problem 12LTB
Which of the following is not consistent with evolutionary theory?
- All living organisms share a common ancestor;
- The environment affects which organism survives to reproduce;
- Natural selection always favors the same traits, regardless of environment;
- Humans are not necessarily the best adapted organisms.
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Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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Ch. 2 - Which of the following lists the chemical bonds...Ch. 2 - Which of the following is not consistent with...Ch. 2 - Consider a virus composed of a protein coat...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2AAATBCh. 2 - Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen are common...Ch. 2 - List some alternate explanations that should be...Ch. 2 - Do some web-based research using scientifically...Ch. 2 - Prob. 1MTC
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