A process in which organisms with certain inherited characteristics are more likely to survive and reproduce than individuals with other characteristics is called ________.
A. evolutionary adaptation
B. descent with modification
C. natural selection
D. evolution
C. natural selection
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Free fetal DNA (ffDNA) originates from the breakdown of fetal cells and their nuclei in the ____________________
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reported in 2007 that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels will nearly double by the end of this century. If this happens, what will be the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide?
A. 2.0 ppm B. 3.5 ppm C. 385 ppm D. 560 ppm E. 700 ppm
Suppose a small population of deer is introduced to an island. All of the original males have 6 to 10 points on their antlers, and the average male has 8 points
After several generations, if most males have antlers with 10 points and no males have 6 points, the population has undergone ________ selection. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Why is the tuberculosis bacterium so hard to treat and destroy in the body?
What will be an ideal response?