The Core Theme of Biology,which Explains Both the Unity and Diversity

question 38

Multiple Choice

The core theme of biology,which explains both the unity and diversity of life,is

• A)ecology.
• B)evolution.
• C)genetics.
• D)metabolism.

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Definitions:

Lake Tanganyika

One of the African Great Lakes, known for its remarkable depth and biodiversity, it is the world's longest freshwater lake.

Cladogram

A diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among a group of organisms based on shared characteristics, not depicting time or evolutionary distance.

Phylogeneticists

Scientists who study the evolutionary relationships and history among different species based on their genetic information.

Shared Derived Characteristics

Traits that are shared by a group of organisms due to common ancestry, distinguishing them from other organisms.