Which of the Following Statements About the Punctuated and Gradual

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the punctuated and gradual models of speciation is most accurate?

• A) Although speciation can occur rapidly or gradually, the fossil record is not always detailed enough to determine how rapidly a particular speciation event proceeded.
• B) The fossil record can only determine if the punctuated model is relevant or not to a particular speciation event.
• C) Genetic differences can only determine if the gradual model is relevant or not to a particular speciation event.
• D) The fossil record can be used to determine which speciation model best explains a particular speciation event.

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