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What is the primary mechanism leading to adaptations?
What is the primary mechanism leading to adaptations?
- Genetic drift
- Gene flow
- Natural selection (correct)
- Mutation
Does natural selection always result in adaptation?
Does natural selection always result in adaptation?
- Yes, in controlled environments
- No, it depends on the environmental context and traits involved (correct)
- No, never
- Yes, always
What is an example of an adaptation?
What is an example of an adaptation?
- Fur color in dogs
- Long neck in giraffes (correct)
- Hair length in mammals
- Eye color in humans
How do you test the adaptiveness of a trait?
How do you test the adaptiveness of a trait?
What are the two major components to consider for adaptation?
What are the two major components to consider for adaptation?
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