There are those who claim that the theory of evolution cannot be true because the apes, which are supposed to be closely related to humans, do not likewise share the same large brains, capacity for complicated speech, and tool-making capability. They reason that if these features are generally beneficial, then the apes should have evolved them as well. Which of these provides the best argument against this misconception?
A) Advantageous alleles do not arise on demand.
B) A population?s evolution is limited by historical constraints.
C) Adaptations are often compromises.
D) Evolution can be influenced by environmental change.
Ans: A) Advantageous alleles do not arise on demand.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is not a component of the mating-type switch mechanism?
A. HO nuclease B. Rad51 C. synthesis-dependent strand annealing (SDSA) D. RecA E. HML?
What type of test would you use to determine whether observed data constitute evidence of genetic linkage or are simply a case of chance variation from expected values?
A) test cross B) two-point test cross C) three-point test cross D) chi-square analysis E) recombination frequency (r) calculation
During normal healing of broken bones, a callus forms between the two broken ends
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is an adaptation (in the context of evolutionary theory)?
What will be an ideal response?