Based on Modern Evolutionary Theory, a Scientist Expects That If

question 18

Multiple Choice

Based on modern evolutionary theory, a scientist expects that if two organisms tend to look very similar and to make their living the same way and in similar habitats, then they will likely be more closely related than two organisms that look very different and make their living in different ways. The scientist is:

• A) generalizing from the data to form a theory.
• B) deducing a prediction from a theory.
• C) justifying a theory based on observation.
• D) establishing standards of evidence.

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