Campbell Essential Biology (6th Edition) - standalone book
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780133917789
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 9SQ
Match each of the following terms to the phrase that best describes it.
| a. Natural selection | 1. A testable idea |
| b. Evolution | 2. Descent with modification |
| c. Hypothesis | 3. Unequal reproductive success |
| d. Biosphere | 4. All life-supporting environments on Earth |
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