Chromosome 2 in Homo Sapiens Formed When Two Smaller Chromosomes

question 51

Multiple Choice

Chromosome 2 in Homo sapiens formed when two smaller chromosomes fused,after the chimpanzee and human lineages split.As a result,humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes and chimpanzees have 24 and can no longer form fertile offspring (Fig.14.31) .This would be an example of:

• A)Gradualism
• B)Natural selection
• C)Artificial selection
• D)Punctuated equilibrium
• E)Fertilization

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