Evolutionary Modifications

question 113

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary modifications

• A) generally occur in large steps.
• B) are facilitated by the conservation of the genes that regulate development.
• C) such as wings, likely evolved independently in insects and vertebrates.
• D) usually result in entirely new anatomical features over a short time period.
• E) result from rapid mutations of the genes that control development.

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