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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 1 Objective Question
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40. Evolutionary divergence occurs when
Options
A Related species evolve different traits over time due to different environmental pressures or selective forces
Correct Answer
B All species remain identical over time
C Species merge into a single lineage
D Mutation rates become zero
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Divergent evolution happens when closely related populations adapt to distinct environments, leading to accumulated trait differences.

Hint

Divergence involves related lineages splitting and becoming different.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 1
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 340 of 737
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