Which of the Following Refers to the Different Rates at Which

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the different rates at which various traits evolve?

• A) natural selection
• B) adaptation
• C) mosaic evolution
• D) molecular clock

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Locke

Refers to John Locke, a 17th-century English philosopher who proposed the theory of Tabula Rasa, suggesting that individuals are born without built-in mental content and that all knowledge comes from experience and perception.

Descartes

René Descartes was a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who is considered one of the key figures in the development of modern philosophy.

Galen

An ancient Greek physician and philosopher whose work in the field of medicine influenced the development of various medical theories for centuries.

Conformity

The process of aligning one's behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes with the norms or standards of a society or group.