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What is one way to know that speciation has occurred?
macroevolution
genetic variation causing a differential in survival and reproduction rates
major evolutionary transitions from one type of organism to another occurring at or above the species level
Feet and claws that look like a chicken's
There is an increase in genetic mutations.
They have found fossils of organisms that share a common ancestor on different continents.
both A and B
Breed a cow that produces large quantities of milk with a bull that comes from a line of cattle with long lifespans.
Scientists believe that humans evolved from early ancestors that were similar to apes. This idea is categorized as
macroevolution
genetic variation causing a differential in survival and reproduction rates
major evolutionary transitions from one type of organism to another occurring at or above the species level
Feet and claws that look like a chicken's
There is an increase in genetic mutations.
They have found fossils of organisms that share a common ancestor on different continents.
both A and B
Breed a cow that produces large quantities of milk with a bull that comes from a line of cattle with long lifespans.
How have scientists used biogeography to prove that Earth's continents were once a single land mass?
macroevolution
genetic variation causing a differential in survival and reproduction rates
major evolutionary transitions from one type of organism to another occurring at or above the species level
Feet and claws that look like a chicken's
There is an increase in genetic mutations.
They have found fossils of organisms that share a common ancestor on different continents.
both A and B
Breed a cow that produces large quantities of milk with a bull that comes from a line of cattle with long lifespans.
In order for natural selection to occur, what condition must be met?
macroevolution
genetic variation causing a differential in survival and reproduction rates
major evolutionary transitions from one type of organism to another occurring at or above the species level
Feet and claws that look like a chicken's
There is an increase in genetic mutations.
They have found fossils of organisms that share a common ancestor on different continents.
both A and B
Breed a cow that produces large quantities of milk with a bull that comes from a line of cattle with long lifespans.
A rancher wants to investigate the use of artificial selection in his cattle herd. Which of these options is an example of artificial selection?
macroevolution
genetic variation causing a differential in survival and reproduction rates
major evolutionary transitions from one type of organism to another occurring at or above the species level
Feet and claws that look like a chicken's
There is an increase in genetic mutations.
They have found fossils of organisms that share a common ancestor on different continents.
both A and B
Breed a cow that produces large quantities of milk with a bull that comes from a line of cattle with long lifespans.
What is macroevolution?
macroevolution
genetic variation causing a differential in survival and reproduction rates
major evolutionary transitions from one type of organism to another occurring at or above the species level
Feet and claws that look like a chicken's
There is an increase in genetic mutations.
They have found fossils of organisms that share a common ancestor on different continents.
both A and B
Breed a cow that produces large quantities of milk with a bull that comes from a line of cattle with long lifespans.
Which of the following mechanisms drives microevolution?
macroevolution
genetic variation causing a differential in survival and reproduction rates
major evolutionary transitions from one type of organism to another occurring at or above the species level
Feet and claws that look like a chicken's
There is an increase in genetic mutations.
They have found fossils of organisms that share a common ancestor on different continents.
both A and B
Breed a cow that produces large quantities of milk with a bull that comes from a line of cattle with long lifespans.
Different birds have feet that are adapted for different uses. Which bird foot most likely belongs to a bird that uses its feet to capture rodents and other animals as prey?
macroevolution
genetic variation causing a differential in survival and reproduction rates
major evolutionary transitions from one type of organism to another occurring at or above the species level
Feet and claws that look like a chicken's
There is an increase in genetic mutations.
They have found fossils of organisms that share a common ancestor on different continents.
both A and B
Breed a cow that produces large quantities of milk with a bull that comes from a line of cattle with long lifespans.
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