Which of the Following Examples Is Best Explained by the Process

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples is best explained by the process of convergent evolution?

• A)The wings of birds and butterflies being used for flight.
• B)Both mice and rats having a tail.
• C)Wolves and coyotes both producing milk for their young.
• D)A human cell and a fruitfly cell both going through the process of transcription and translation in order to produce a gene. Correct

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Definitions:

Utility Maximization

The economic principle that individuals seek to allocate their resources in a way that maximizes their satisfaction or utility.

Consumption

The spending on goods and services by households or individuals.

Marginal Utility

The supplementary satisfaction or benefit obtained from using an additional unit of a product or service.

Utility Maximization

An economic principle that suggests consumers aim to get the greatest satisfaction possible from their available resources.