OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
EVOLUTION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Gradualism is a pattern of evolution in which
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a single species evolves into several closely related species
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several distantly related species develop similarities
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a species evolves at a slow, steady pace
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a species has periods of little evolution interrupted by periods of rapid evolution
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Gradualism is a theory containing the idea that an organism undergoes variations by a small step over many years. This means the evolution of a species occurs slowly and steadily. Therefore, the correct answer is b.
Detailed explanation-2: -: the policy of approaching a desired end by gradual stages. : the evolution of new species by gradual accumulation of small genetic changes over long periods of time.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which statement is true concerning gradualism? (1) Gradualism occurs when geologic and climatic conditions are stable. (2) Darwin thought evolution occurred this way. (3) This type of evolution may result in long periods of little change.
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