A Measure of How Closely Related Individuals Are Similar to One

question 16

Multiple Choice

A measure of how closely related individuals are similar to one another, even if they have developed in different environments, is called

• A) the heritability of character.
• B) the measurement of vestigial characteristic.
• C) the karyotype.
• D) speciation.
• E) natural selection.

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Definitions:

Verbal Evidence

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Statute of Frauds

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Breach of Contract

The failure to fulfill the terms of a contract without lawful excuse.