Common Ancestry Isn't the Only Reason for Similarities Between Species

question 29

Multiple Choice

Common ancestry isn't the only reason for similarities between species. Similar traits can also arise if species experience similar selective forces and adapt to them in similar ways. This process is known as

• A) homology.
• B) molecular convergence.
• C) convergent evolution.
• D) genetic evolution.
• E) gene flow.

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