Which of the Following Statements Regarding Complexity Is True

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding complexity is true?

• A) Evolution always progresses toward complexity.
• B) Complexity, once gained, cannot be lost.
• C) Modern bacteria and archaea are vastly more complex than ancestral forms.
• D) Complexity, once gained, can be lost.

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Employ the Five-Part reading system to link new information with existing knowledge and increase brain receptivity.

Analyze the effectiveness of reading and comprehension strategies based on context and the reader’s unique challenges.

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