While in the Galapagos Islands, Darwin Noticed That Finches Had

question 58

Multiple Choice

While in the Galapagos Islands, Darwin noticed that finches had developed unique traits that suited them to their particular island habitat. This is an example of a(n) ____.

• A)artificially selected trait
• B)acquired trait
• C)analogous structure
• D)adaptive trait
• E)homologous structure

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Definitions:

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

The molecule that carries genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms and many viruses.

Adenine

One of the four nucleobase compounds in DNA and RNA that is fundamental to the coding of our genetic information.

Cytosine

One of the four main bases found in DNA and RNA, which pairs with guanine during the nucleic acid structure formation.

Sex Chromosome Pattern

The configuration of chromosomes that determines an individual's sex, typically XX for females and XY for males in humans.