Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Episodic Change

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between episodic change and continuous change?

• A)Episodic change occurs occasionally, while continuous change occurs frequently.
• B)Episodic change occurs with fewer and shorter periods of stability, while continuous change occurs with frequent and longer periods of stability.
• C)Episodic change requires complete replacement of an existing product, while continuous change requires partial replacement of an existing product.
• D)Episodic change enables distinctive competence, while continuous change disables distinctive competence.

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Definitions:

Gametophyte

The sexual phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes through mitosis.

Prothalli

The gametophyte stage of ferns and some other non-seed plants, which is free-living and bears the sex organs.

Gemmae

Tiny balls of tissue (borne in gemmae cups) used for asexual reproduction by liverworts.

Liverworts

Liverworts are a group of non-vascular plants in the division Marchantiophyta, known for their liver-shaped gametophytes and role in early colonization of terrestrial environments.