Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate? Evolutionary change can...

  1. be directly observed only under laboratory conditions

  2. not be directly observed, but we can predict ev. change using math models

  3. only be directly observed in orgs that have a short life &/or high mut rate

  4. not be directly observed, we must draw conclusions from fossil records
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Evolutionary change is most easily observed in organisms with rapid generation times, such as bacteria or insects, because changes accumulate quickly enough to be measured within a human timeframe.

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