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.

Identify and differentiate between various units of measurement and their conversions (e.g., mass, volume, and length).

Describe the scientific method's procedure and its application in solving problems.

Distinguish between the terms mass and weight, including how they are measured.

Understand the significance of significant figures in scientific measurements.

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