APFIVE Interpreting Punctuated Equilibrium
A biologist claims that a species of plants exhibits punctuated equilibrium due to rapid changes observed over a few generations. They did not consider the potential for genetic mutations. What mistake did the biologist make?
A
Ignored the potential for environmental pressures to drive rapid changes
B
Failed to differentiate between microevolution and macroevolution
C
Overlooked the role of genetic mutations in rapid evolutionary changes
D
Misinterpreted short-term changes as evidence of punctuated equilibrium
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