A scientist's observation that finches of different species on Galapagos Islands have many similar physical characteristics supports the hypothesis that these finches: O A Descended from a common ancestor O B. Have the ability to interbreed C. Acquired traits through inheritance O D. All eat the same type of food

A scientist's observation that finches of different species on Galapagos Islands have many similar physical characteristics supports the hypothesis that these finches: O A Descended from a common ancestor O B. Have the ability to interbreed C. Acquired traits through inheritance O D. All eat the same type of food

Concepts of Biology

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

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Chapter11: Evolution And Its Processes

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2RQ: Which scientific concept did Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace independently discover? a. mutation...

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