Biology - Study Guide
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321501561
Author: Martha R. Taylor
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 1, Problem 12TYK
Which of the following best accounts for the diversity of life?
- a. the uniform genetic code for translating DNA into proteins
- b. natural selection
- c. molecular interactions
- d. the transfer and transformation of energy and matter
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- Why are alternative scientific theories to evolution not taught in public school? a. more theories would confuse students b. there are no viable scientific alternatives c. it is against the law d. alternative scientific theories are suppressed by the science establishmentarrow_forwardWhen two organisms are very distantly related in an evolutionary sense, (a) they should have extremely similar embryonic development. (b) they must share a very recent common ancestor. (c) the sequences of DNA in their genes should be less similar (more different) than those of two more closely related organisms. (d) they should share more homologous traits than two more closely related organisms share.arrow_forwardDarwin utilized information from a variety of sources to support his theory of evolution. Which of the following disciplines did not contribute to Darwin's theory? a geology b geography c chemistry d paleontologyarrow_forward
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