Why do species such as humans take a much longer time (thousands to millions of years) to adapt through natural selection than species such as bacteria and insects?
A. Species such as humans are limited geographically.
B. Species such as humans are much larger in size.
C. Species such as humans are limited by reproductive capacity.
D. Species such as humans are limited by biological fitness.
E. Species such as humans are limited by natural selection.
Answer: C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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