Which of the Following Is Not True of the Punctuated

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the punctuated equilibrium theory?

• A)It was inspired in part by patterns observed in the fossil record.
• B)It proposes that most evolutionary change is concentrated in relatively brief episodes of change.
• C)It suggests that subgroups diverge and evolve at about equal and constant rates.
• D)It suggests that most species undergo little phenotypic change during most of their evolutionary duration.
• E)It appears to be well supported by the fossil record.

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Definitions:

Anions

Negatively charged ions that are formed when an atom gains one or more electrons, commonly found in various chemical reactions and solutions.

Electrons

Electrons are subatomic particles with a negative charge, found in all atoms, and play a key role in chemical reactions and electricity.

Positive Charge

An electrical charge with more protons than electrons, commonly found in cations or positive ions.

Negative Charge

A negative charge refers to the electric charge carried by particles with more electrons than protons, often resulting in an attractive force toward positively charged particles.