Which of the Following Statements About Continental Drift Is True

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about continental drift is true?

• A) It is the slow movement of the continents over time.
• B) It encourages gene flow.
• C) It no longer occurs.
• D) It has had no effect on speciation.

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Definitions:

Organismic Respiration

The process by which an organism takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide, involving the oxidation of organic molecules to produce energy.

Diffusion

The movement of molecules or particles from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached.

Aerobic Cellular Respiration

Aerobic cellular respiration is a metabolic process where cells convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), using oxygen as the electron acceptor.

Catabolism

The aspect of metabolism in which complex substances are broken down to form simpler substances; catabolic reactions are particularly important in releasing chemical energy stored by the cell. Compare with anabolism.