Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection to Explain Evolution Is Considered

question 27

Multiple Choice

Darwin's theory of natural selection to explain evolution is considered _____ because it _____.

• A)variational;involves descent with selection among varieties
• B)variational;explains the variations of fossils
• C)transformational;claims individuals can change their characteristics to produce evolution
• D)transformational;involves descent with selection among varieties

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Definitions:

Pathogens

Microorganisms that cause disease in humans and other living hosts.

Immunity

The body's ability to resist or eliminate potentially harmful foreign materials or abnormal cells, including pathogens and cancer cells.

Disease

A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.

Healthcare-associated Infection

Infections patients can get while receiving medical treatment in a healthcare facility, often preventable and posing significant risks to patient safety.