Which of the Following Statements Is Accurate If We View

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is accurate if we view evolution both as a pattern and a process?

• A) To study evolution as a pattern we draw on information from many other scientific fields, while to study evolution as a process we study factors that cause changes in populations.
• B) To study evolution as a pattern we study factors that cause changes in populations, while to study evolution as a process we draw on information from many other scientific fields.
• C) To study evolution as a pattern we rely on data from the past, while to study evolution as a process we study data from current day populations.
• D) To study evolution as a pattern we study data from current day populations, while to study evolution as a process we rely on data from the past.

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Definitions:

Soft-Bodied Invertebrates

Invertebrate animals that lack a rigid skeletal structure, including organisms such as slugs, worms, and jellyfish.

Slimy Mucus

A thick, slippery secretion produced by mucus membranes to protect and lubricate surfaces.

Hagfish

Jawless marine fish known for their ability to produce a large amount of slime or mucus when disturbed.

Swim Bladder

Of many ray-finned fishes, a gas-filled organ that adjusts buoyancy.