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Which of the following is an example of reproductive isolation?
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two populations of finches that cannot produce viable offspringB
two populations of finches that have different feather colorsC
two populations of salamanders that live in different lakesD
two populations of salamanders that have different tail lengths22
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In a cladogram, when does a group of organisms branch off?
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when a new trait evolvesB
when an ancestor becomes extinctC
when it is discoveredD
when it becomes large enough23
A bird that preys on moths is introduced to the habitat with moths and trees like the ones shown below. What will most likely happen to the population of moths in this habitat?
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The population of moths will eventually become extinct.B
The moths will evolve from dark to light due to a selective pressure.C
The dark colored moths will experience disruptive selection.D
The alleles that determine light and dark color in moths will equalize.24
Why are the Miller-Urey experiments essential to the theory of evolution?
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They showed that life can only come from life.B
They showed that electricity can create life.C
They showed how organic molecules could be made from Earth's early atmosphere.D
They showed the role that natural selection played in the evolution of modern day organisms.25
Which best describes biogeographic isolation?
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It always leads to the formation of new species.B
It cannot lead to evolution.C
It is a mechanism for evolution.D
It occurs only through geographic forces.Did you find these answers helpful?
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