Which of the Following Statements Describe the Assumptions of the Gradualism

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describe the assumptions of the gradualism model?

• A)Evolution occurs in spurts,between which there are long periods in where there is little evolutionary change.
• B)Evolution proceeds incrementally,with incremental change in a given evolutionary line.
• C)There is variability in the rates of evolution.
• D)Speciation is essential to evolution.
• E)Periods of stasis occur.

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