Which of the following is the best definition of a major transition in evolution?     Individuals evolve traits the help them fight off rivals     Formerly independent replicating individuals form a collective that reproduces together     A group of individuals evolve traits that help them individually forage better     Individuals evolve traits that allow them to colonize a new environment.

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Q: Which of the following statements is not true about the concept of natural selection?

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Q: Evolutionary change occurs at the level of the individual ?true or false

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Q: One of the biggest ways that species evolves is because some organisms with certain traits survive…

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A: Evolution is defined as the change in trait of an individual over a period of time.

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Q: Which of the following correctly compares cultural evolution and biological evolution? Cultural…

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Q: In which of these examples can natural selection act on a trait and cause the population to evolve?…

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Q: Define the following terms: divergent evolution, convergent evolution, analogous structures,…

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Q: Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace accepted all of the following claims about evolution by…

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Q: Select the best working definition for evolution: Change in species over time Change in genotype…

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Q: Which of the following factors are required in order for evolution to occur?   a. Individuals…

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Q: 1. an organism changing during its life to be better suited for its environment

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Pre-Darwinian Concepts