The pace of evolution in which there is little change for long periods of time interrupted by short periods with major changes is called:
a. adaptive radiation.
b. punctuated equilibrium.
c. macroevolution.
d. microevolution.
e. convergent evolution.
Ans: b. punctuated equilibrium.
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What will be an ideal response?
The direct result of natural selection is a new species
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Insulin promotes the storage of glucose via all of the following methods except:a
stimulating protein synthesis. b. reducing the use of fatty acids as fuel. c. promoting the liver to release glucose. d. stimulating fatty acid storage in adipose tissue. e. stimulating glycogen formation.
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