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According to the passage, which of the following did Darwin not know at the time he observed individual variations in a species?
According to the passage, which of the following did Darwin not know at the time he observed individual variations in a species?
- That variations occur among individuals in a population
- That individuals with the most favorable variations have the best chance of reproducing
- That gene existed (correct)
- That evolution is a gradual process
What evidence of evolution does the passage discuss related to comparative anatomy?
What evidence of evolution does the passage discuss related to comparative anatomy?
- Comparing similar structures in various species (correct)
- Comparing the development of sea star larvae and primitive invertebrate larvae
- Comparing the pelvis and leg bones of whales to those of land-dwelling animals
- Comparing the characteristics of three organisms to infer their evolutionary relationship
According to the passage, what is unusual about the Venus flytrap?
According to the passage, what is unusual about the Venus flytrap?
- It can move around
- It does not have a cell wall
- It cannot get nutrients from live animals (correct)
- It belongs to the kingdom Plantae
What can be inferred about the relationship between the three organisms discussed in the passage?
What can be inferred about the relationship between the three organisms discussed in the passage?
What evidence does the passage provide for the evolution of whales from land-dwelling animals?
What evidence does the passage provide for the evolution of whales from land-dwelling animals?
What does the passage state about the relationship between modern sea star larvae and primitive invertebrate larvae?
What does the passage state about the relationship between modern sea star larvae and primitive invertebrate larvae?
Which technology directly involves the manipulation of DNA molecules?
Which technology directly involves the manipulation of DNA molecules?
What is the primary characteristic of stem cells?
What is the primary characteristic of stem cells?
Which of the following is NOT a potential therapeutic use of embryonic stem cells mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential therapeutic use of embryonic stem cells mentioned in the text?
What implication does the discovery of a moss-resistant grass have for recombinant DNA technology in agriculture?
What implication does the discovery of a moss-resistant grass have for recombinant DNA technology in agriculture?
Which statement about prokaryotes is NOT true according to the information provided?
Which statement about prokaryotes is NOT true according to the information provided?
According to the information provided, in which geographical location does genetic drift occur more rapidly?
According to the information provided, in which geographical location does genetic drift occur more rapidly?
