An Explosion of Genetic Diversity Similar to That Which Occurred

question 84

Multiple Choice

An explosion of genetic diversity similar to that which occurred during the Cambrian Period hasn't happened recently, most likely because

• A) evolution of life on Earth is no longer occurring
• B) such an explosion can occur only for simple organisms and not complex ones
• C) there are no more ecological niches available to allow this to happen
• D) of the widespread presence of efficient predators that make it much more difficult for entirely new organisms to appear

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Definitions:

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA, responsible for governing characteristics and traits passed from parents to offspring.

Father Care

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The act of treating someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority, without being aware of doing so.

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Preconceived opinion or bias, often stemming from stereotypes, towards an individual or group without sufficient knowledge, reason, or direct experience.