1.Which mechanism of evolution (selection, drift, mutation, non-random mating, or gene flow) do you think is the most responsible for the history of life on earth? 2. Provide 3 supporting facts that support your claim in 1.

1.Which mechanism of evolution (selection, drift, mutation, non-random mating, or gene flow) do you think is the most responsible for the history of life on earth? 2. Provide 3 supporting facts that support your claim in 1.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter20: Development Of Evolutionary Thinking

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