Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 9SQ
Match each of the following terms to the phrase that best describes it.
- a. Natural selection
- b. Evolution
- c. Hypothesis
- d. Biosphere
- A. A testable idea
- B. Descent with modification
- C. Unequal reproductive success
- D. All life-supporting environments on Earth
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