Which of the Following Principles of Evo-Devo Is Not Stated

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following principles of evo-devo is not stated properly?

• A) Even distantly related organisms share similar molecular mechanisms for development.
• B) New developmental mechanisms, rather than modifications of existing mechanisms, account for morphological evolution.
• C) Developmental mechanisms have evolved to be responsive to environmental cues.
• D) Development is modular.
• E) Changing the timing of gene expression during development can lead to new forms.

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