Changes in a single gene in a population over time are known as
a. Macroevolutionary events; speciation
b. Macroevolutionary events; mutations
c. Microevolutionary events; speciation
d. Microevolutionary events; mutations
e. Morphological events; mutations
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QUESTION 3
Which of the following examples provides biogeographical evidence for the process of evolution?
a. Pythons retain leg bones within their body
b. Marsupials evolved in Australia when it separated from other landmasses
c. Whales are related to hippos because they have similar pelvic and leg bones
d. All organisms have DNA
e. Both B & D
QUESTION 4
What is the difference between artificial selection (e.g., greyhounds that are bred for speed) and natural selection?
a. In artificial selection, the genetic variation introduced into the population is limited, but in natural selection, it is not
b. In artificial selection, the environment is the selective force, while in natural selection, humans are the selective force
c. in natural selection, the environment is the selective force, while in artificial selection, humans are the selective force
d. Unlike other species, dogs are not subject to natural selection
e. Both A & C