Which Pairing Between Evolutionary Evidence and a Biological Discipline Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which pairing between evolutionary evidence and a biological discipline is NOT correct?

• A) pesticide resistance: historical biogeography
• B) forelimbs of all four-legged vertebrates are homologous: comparative morphology
• C) short tails of African and Asian monkeys: historical biogeography
• D) gill pouches in embryos of four-limbed vertebrates: comparative embryology
• E) species on islands often resemble species on the mainland: historical biogeography

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Definitions:

Elastic Demand

A situation where the demand for a product changes significantly in response to changes in its price.

Midpoint Method

A technique used in economics to calculate elasticity by averaging the percentages of change in both quantity and price.

Price Elasticity

A gauge for assessing how the demand or supply levels of an item react to price alterations.

Income Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand for a good or service changes in response to a change in income.