Which of the Following Is an Example of Macroevolution

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of macroevolution?

• A)the origin of horses and donkeys from a common ancestor
• B)giraffes with longer necks reaching higher tree branches
• C)antibiotic resistance in S.aureus
• D)female cardinals preferring males with bright red feathers
• E)the beaks of cactus finches changing in size in response to a drought on the Galapagos islands

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