Evolution Is Sometimes Described as the Change from Preexisting Life

question 47

Multiple Choice

Evolution is sometimes described as the change from preexisting life -forms to modern-day organisms. What actually changes, in every case of evolution, is the

• A) genetic makeup of the species, due to mutations.
• B) ability of organisms to respond to external stimuli.
• C) speciesʹ physical appearance.
• D) energy and nutritional demands of the organism.
• E) rate of reproduction.

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