If in the Future the Current Molecular Evidence Regarding Animal

question 54

Multiple Choice

If in the future the current molecular evidence regarding animal origins is further substantiated, which of the following statements would be correct with reference to fossil evidence that contradicts molecular evidence?

• A) The contrary fossil evidence will be seen as a hoax.
• B) The fossil evidence will be understood to have been interpreted incorrectly because it is incomplete.
• C) The fossil record will, henceforth, be ignored.
• D) Phylogenies involving even the smallest bit of fossil evidence will need to be discarded.

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Definitions:

Distributed Practice

A learning strategy that involves spreading study sessions out over time, which has been shown to improve long-term memory retention.

Procedural Memory

Pertains to a type of long-term memory that enables individuals to remember how to perform tasks or procedures, such as riding a bike or typing on a keyboard, without conscious awareness.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory that is retained without conscious thought or recall, typically involving skills and routines that are performed automatically.

Nondeclarative Memory

A type of long-term memory including procedural memory and habits that operate on an unconscious level.