Which Phenomenon Appears to Contradict Francois Jacob's View of Evolution

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which phenomenon appears to contradict Francois Jacob's view of evolution as a tinker?

• A) The sudden appearance of a novel structure
• B) Parallel phenotypic evolution
• C) Modifications of existing structures leading to new structures
• D) Heterochrony
• E) The conservation of developmentally important genes across distantly related organisms

---

Definitions:

Price Mechanism

The way in which prices rise and fall as a result of changes in supply and demand, allocating resources through the economy.

Equitable Distribution

The fair and just distribution of economic benefits across a society, aiming for a balanced allocation of wealth and opportunities.

Efficient Allocation

The process by which resources are optimally distributed to meet the needs and maximize the welfare of the economy or market.

Soviet Model

An economic and political system found in the former Soviet Union, characterized by state ownership of resources, central planning, and one-party rule.