If the Original Organisms That Colonized Hawaii Came from Other

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Multiple Choice

If the original organisms that colonized Hawaii came from other places on Earth, why are the organisms that now live on Hawaii so different from organisms that live elsewhere on Earth?

• A)Hawaii is a relatively young landmass, so evolution continues there although it has ceased in most other places on Earth.
• B)The organisms that live on Hawaii do not have predators, which allows them to evolve into a greater variety of life forms.
• C)Through time, adaptation and evolution caused speciation to produce new organisms unique to Hawaii.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Foreign DNA

DNA that originates from a source outside the organism in which it is found, often used in genetic engineering or as a marker in research.

Organism's Entire Genome

The complete set of genetic material, including all of its genes and non-coding sequences, present in an organism.

Dideoxynucleotides

Modified nucleotides used in DNA sequencing that terminate DNA synthesis.

Deoxynucleotides

The fundamental components of DNA, which include a phosphate group, deoxyribose (a type of sugar), and a nitrogen-containing base.