The apparent lack of intermediate forms in the fossil record can be explained by the ____ hypothesis

a. disruptive selection
b. fossil decay
c. punctuated equilibrium
d. genetic drift
e. allopatric speciation


ANSWER: c

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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a. tumor suppressor genes b. proto-oncogenes c. oncogenes d. tumor suppressor genes and proto-oncogenes e. tumor suppressor genes, proto-oncogenes, and oncogenes

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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