Homologous Traits Are Found in Two or More Species Because

question 27

Multiple Choice

Homologous traits are found in two or more species because

• A) some evolutionary process (usually natural selection) has independently fashioned similar traits in each species.
• B) those traits have been inherited from a common ancestor.
• C) hybridization between the species passes the trait on to both.
• D) evolution by natural selection requires heritable variation.

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Definitions:

Model Sum

A statistical term used to describe the total sum of squares in a model, measuring the variation explained by the model.

Squares

In mathematics, squares refer to numbers that result from multiplying a number by itself, or geometrically, shapes with four equal sides and four right angles.

Two-way ANOVA

A method in statistics for examining how two nominal variables predict the behavior of a continuous response variable.

Factor A

Represents a specific variable or condition in an experiment or study that is manipulated to determine its effect on an outcome.