The Most Powerful Way to Infer Evolutionary Relationships Relies on Which

question 85

Multiple Choice

The most powerful way to infer evolutionary relationships relies on which type of evidence?

• A) Comparative anatomy
• B) Comparison of DNA base sequences
• C) The ability to mate and produce fertile offspring
• D) Behavioral similarities

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Definitions:

Sociohistorical Context

The social, historical, and cultural factors that influence a particular event, period, or society.

Empirical

Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic, often involving collected data or experimentation.

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes, influencing characteristics such as appearance, behavior, and health.

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