Divergent Evolution Occurs When

question 42

Multiple Choice

Divergent evolution occurs when

• A)closely related populations or species diverge from one another because natural selection operates differently on each of them.
• B)two or more populations or species become more similar to each other because they are exposed to similar selective conditions.
• C)Both of the above
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Visual Receptors

Specialized cells located in the retina that convert light into neural signals enabling vision.

Retina

A membrane located at the rear of the eyeball made up of light-sensitive cells that initiate nerve signals, which are transmitted through the optic nerve to the brain to create a visual perception.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that function in color vision and are responsible for high spatial acuity.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for vision at low light levels and do not perceive color.