What Is the Evolutionary Value of Studying Clines

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is the evolutionary value of studying clines?

• A)It allows scientists to witness the development of a new species.
• B)It helps scientists understand the phenomenon of adaptation.
• C)It helps scientists understand mutation rates over time.
• D)It allows scientists to study gradual change over time.
• E)It is the only mechanisms for understanding how species become extinct.

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Definitions:

Amniotomy

A medical procedure where the amniotic sac is intentionally ruptured to induce or expedite labor.

Cervical Progression

The process of the cervix dilating and effacing (thinning) during labor, necessary for vaginal delivery.

Fetal Presentation

The position a fetus is in at the time of delivery, determined by the part of the fetus closest to the birth canal.

Stage 3

A categorization in various models that typically represents a moderate level of development, severity, or progression in a process or disease.