Which of the Following Evolution-Related Events Is in the Correct

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following evolution-related events is in the correct cause-and-effect sequence?

• A) mutation → variation → natural selection → adaptation → speciation
• B) variation → adaptation → mutation → natural selection → speciation
• C) speciation → adaptation → variation → mutation → natural selection
• D) mutation → speciation →adaptation → variation → natural selection
• E) natural selection → variation → mutation → adaptation → speciation

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