​A Major Change in Evolutionary Patterns Over Long Periods of Time

question 27

Multiple Choice

​A major change in evolutionary patterns over long periods of time is best described as ____.

• A) ​macroevolution
• B) ​microevolution
• C) ​allopatric speciation
• D) ​directional selection
• E) ​sympatric speciation

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