Which of the Following Statements About Evolution Is True

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about evolution is true?

• A)Evolution only results in the addition of traits to existing organisms.
• B)Evolution only results in the loss of traits from existing organisms.
• C)Evolution can result in the addition or loss of traits in existing organisms.
• D)Evolution has nothing to do with the addition or loss of traits.

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Definitions:

HCl

Hydrochloric acid, a strong acid consisting of hydrogen and chlorine that is often used in industrial and laboratory settings.

K

The chemical symbol for potassium, a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive with water.

[H+]

The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, which is a measure of the solution's acidity.

K

The chemical symbol for potassium, a soft silvery-white alkaline metal that is essential for many biological processes and is used in numerous industrial applications.