Multiple choice

The most important reason that one can see evolution in a population of mosquitoes more easily than one can in us is

  1. have a higher mutation rate

  2. are exposed to toxic chemicals

  3. have a shorter life cycle

  4. lay eggs rather than bearing live offspring
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The primary reason evolution is observed more quickly in mosquitoes than in humans is their short life cycle, which allows for many generations to pass in a short amount of time.

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