The Discovery That Each Continent Had Different and Separate Apparent

question 33

Multiple Choice

The discovery that each continent had different and separate apparent polar-wander paths,such as those in the figure below,proved that

• A) the continents move independently of each other relative to fixed magnetic poles.
• B) the magnetic poles move but the relative positions of continents to each other remain constant.
• C) both the poles and continents move,but only one at a time.
• D) both the poles and continents move,and do so together.

Understand the concept and applications of DNA profiling.

Comprehend the scope and significance of genomics.

Recognize the specificity of restriction enzymes to DNA.

Identify the use of Ti plasmid in genetic engineering for plants.

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