An Exaptation Is A(n)

question 81

Multiple Choice

An exaptation is a(n)

• A) genetic trait that was not selected for the function it currently performs.
• B) exception to, or contradiction of, the natural selection mechanism of evolution.
• C) genetic trait that was once beneficial but is no longer necessary or useful.
• D) particularly fast form of evolutionary change that occurs when the genetic pool is restricted.

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Definitions:

AgCl

Silver chloride, a white crystalline chemical compound that is used in photographic processes and as an antiseptic.

Insoluble

A characteristic of a substance that cannot dissolve effectively in a particular solvent.

Silver Acetate

A chemical compound with the formula AgC2H3O2, used in plating and as a photographic agent.

NaCl

Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, an ionic compound consisting of sodium and chloride ions.