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serike

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In evolutionary terms, what kind of force is mutation?
 
  a. It is negative because mutation decreases chances for survival.
  b. It is positive because it provides variation for selection.
 c. It is neutral because variation does not matter in the long run.
  d. Mutation cannot be evaluated in these terms.

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Which of the following dating methods is not considered to be an absolute dating method?
 
  a. Electron spin resonance
  b. Accelerator mass spectrometry
  c. Carbon 14 dating
  d. Potassium-argon dating
  e. Stratigraphy


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nmyers

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Reply #1 on: Aug 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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serike

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Reply 2 on: Aug 11, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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