Which of the Following Serve as Examples of Morphological Convergence?​

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following serve as examples of morphological convergence?​

• A) ​sharks, penguins, and porpoises
• B) ​panthers and tigers
• C) ​apes and monkeys
• D) ​sharks, skates, and rays
• E) ​mice, rats, and gerbils

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Definitions:

Bottleneck Effect

Type of genetic drift; occurs when a majority of genotypes are prevented from participating in the production of the next generation as a result of a natural disaster or human interference.

Gene Pool

The total collection of genes within a population, representing the variety of genetic information available for traits and potential evolution.

Hardy-Weinberg Formula

A mathematical equation that predicts that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of evolutionary influences.

Recessive Trait

A genetic feature that is not expressed in the phenotype unless both alleles for the trait are inherited, one from each parent.