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Jipu 123

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Some ____ are considered to be extremophiles.
  a. Eukarya
  b. Archaea
  c. Plantae
  d. Animalia



Question 2

What is convergent evolution?
  a. Organisms that evolve to look similar due to environmental conditions
  b. The natural selection applied to one population rather than another
  c. The random alteration in genetic variation
  d. Evolution due to geographical isolation



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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Many Archaea are considered to be extremophiles. Extremophiles are able to withstand extreme
conditions including heat. They can be found near hydrothermal vents in the ocean, Information can be
found in the section Oceanic Life Is Classified by Evolutionary Heritage.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Convergent evolution is when organisms evolve to look similar to each other due to similar
environmental conditions. Environmental conditions selected for similar traits despite having different
ancestors. Information can be found in the section The Concept of Evolution Helps Explain Life in the
Ocean.



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