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Questions tagged 'natural selection'

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Anonymous

Feb 18, 2025

Which of the following appears most favored by natural selection?

Which of the following adaptations is most favored by natural selection? a. Bipedal locomotion b. Binocular vision c. Live birth d. Opposable thumbs e. Intelligence

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Anonymous

Feb 11, 2025

When is genetic drift a major factor in evolution?

Title: When is Genetic Drift a Major Factor in Evolution? Body: Under what circumstances does genetic drift play a significant role in the process of evolution? Here are some scenarios to consider:

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Anonymous

Feb 11, 2025

Why do disruptive selection pressures tend to favor rapid evolutionary changes?

What are the reasons that disruptive selection pressures tend to favor rapid evolutionary changes in species? Could you provide examples of how this process occurs in nature?

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Anonymous

Feb 02, 2025

Charles darwin spent over 20 years developing his theory of natural selection.

Charles Darwin dedicated over 20 years to developing his theory of natural selection. This extensive period of research and observation was crucial in shaping our understanding of evolution and the me...

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Anonymous

Jan 29, 2025

What’s the difference between evolution and natural selection?

What is the difference between evolution and natural selection? Could you explain how these concepts relate to one another within the context of biological science? Additionally, I would appreciate an...

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Anonymous

Dec 21, 2024

One end of the figure 17-1 shows an increase in the average beak size for a population of birds. when individuals at only one end

One end of Figure 17-1 illustrates an increase in the average beak size for a population of birds. When individuals at only one end of a bell curve representing phenotype frequencies exhibit high fitn...

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Anonymous

Nov 27, 2024

The theory of modern synthesis states that evolution involves changes in a population’s _____.?

According to the theory of modern synthesis, evolution involves changes in a population's genetic composition over time, driven by mechanisms such as natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and ge...

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Anonymous

Nov 24, 2024

During the industrial revolution, the dark peppered moth had an advantage because it a) was larger and hardier. b) reproduced easily

During the Industrial Revolution, the dark peppered moth gained a significant advantage due to several factors. Which of the following statements accurately describes this advantage? a) It was larger...