Darwin Realized That the Often Exquisite Fit of Species to Their

question 11

Multiple Choice

Darwin realized that the often exquisite fit of species to their environment is primarily the result of

• A) paradigm shifts.
• B) natural selection.
• C) supernatural events.
• D) empirical research.

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Definitions:

Dissolved Sugars

Sugars that are soluble in water and play crucial roles in cellular metabolism and energy provision for organisms.

Phloem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of nutrients, especially sucrose, from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Parenchyma Cells

Fundamental plant tissue composed of thin-walled living cells that function in photosynthesis, storage, and as the tissue repair and regeneration mechanism.

Secondary Growth

Growth that results in an increase in girth or thickness of plants, particularly in woody plants.