Which Statement Best Describes Speciation

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes speciation? 

• A) The loss of a species as the result of background extinction. 
• B) The loss of a species as the result of a mass extinction event. 
• C) The formation of a new species through convergent evolution. 
• D) The formation of a new species by the process of natural selection.

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Definitions:

Primary Bronchi

The two main branches of the trachea that lead into the lungs, providing a pathway for air to enter and exit the lungs.

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which different gases are transferred in opposite directions across a specialized surface, such as in the lungs or leaves of plants.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place during breathing.

Secondary Bronchi

The branches of the main bronchus that lead into each lung, further subdividing into tertiary bronchi.