Discontinuous Variation Is Unlikely to Lead to New Species Because

question 6

Multiple Choice

Discontinuous variation is unlikely to lead to new species because

• A) rapid changes are never found in the fossil record.
• B) complex adaptations require multiple simultaneous mutations that work together.
• C) selection cannot act on discontinuous variation.
• D) it allows for only small incremental changes.

Recognize the importance of strategic planning and whether it is always sequential.

Identify the macro strategies (customer excellence, operational excellence, product excellence) for achieving sustainable competitive advantage.

Understand the basic premises of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) portfolio analysis including categorizations like "dog".

Comprehend the growth strategies including product penetration and market development.

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