There Are Those Who Claim That the Theory of Evolution

question 47

Multiple Choice

There are those who claim that the theory of evolution cannot be true because the apes, which are supposed to be closely related to humans, do not likewise share the same large brains, capacity for complicated speech, and tool-making capability. They reason that if these features are generally beneficial, then the apes should have evolved them as well. Which of these provides the best argument against this misconception?

• A) Advantageous alleles do not arise on demand.
• B) A population's evolution is limited by historical constraints.
• C) Adaptations are often compromises.
• D) Evolution can be influenced by environmental change.

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Definitions:

Cricket Behavior

Entails the study of actions or reactions of cricket species in response to external or internal stimuli, focusing on communication, reproduction, and survival strategies.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation, which can be tested and falsified through experimentation and observation.

Ultrasonic Cries

Sounds emitted above the human hearing range, often used for communication or echolocation in various species.

Cricket Behavior

The range of actions and reactions of crickets in response to internal and external stimuli, including mating songs and territoriality.