Figure 22-1   Which of the Following Did the First Primates Most Likely

question 52

Multiple Choice

Figure 22-1  

 
Which of the following did the first primates most likely eat, based on fossil evidence?

• A) Mammals
• B) Plants
• C) Birds
• D) Insects
• E) Fish

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Definitions:

Evolution

The mechanism by which diverse species of organisms are considered to have emerged and varied from their predecessors over the course of the Earth's history.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that causes allele frequencies to change randomly over time due to chance events.

Mutation

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, leading to variability within populations and potentially to new traits or diseases.

Adaptive Evolution

The method by which populations adapt to their surroundings by evolving genetic characteristics across generations.