The idea that some genes aid in adaptation more than others is known as
a. genetic counseling.
b. natural selection.
c. shared environmental influences.
d. crossing over.
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a major claim of Darwin's theory of evolution?
a. There is genetic variation in a species.
b. Some genes aid in adaptation to the environment more than other genes do.
c. New species emerge on their own and are not related to earlier species.
d. Genes that aid in adaptation to the environment are more likely to be passed on to future generations.
Map These Genes (Part 1)
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