Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes Evolution as It

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes evolution as it is viewed today?

• A)It is goal-directed.
• B)It represents the result of selection for acquired characteristics.
• C)It is synonymous with the process of gene flow.
• D)It is the descent of humans from the present-day great apes.
• E)It is the differential survival and reproduction of the most-fit phenotypes.

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