How have modern-day creationists sometimes misunderstood the contrast between microevolution and macroevolution to comment on evolution?

A. by noting that no degree of phenotypical difference is implied by the term macroevolution
B. by suggesting that macroevolution, in contrast to microevolution, cannot be demonstrated based on the fossil record
C. by suggesting that speciation occurs after intense competition
D. by avoiding the sharp contrast between microevolution and macroevolution
E. by arguing that the fossil record supports macroevolution but not microevolution


Answer: B

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