Evolution is a unifying theme in the study of the living world. Many disciplines

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Evolution is a unifying theme in the study of the living world. Many disciplines contribute to the evidence and understanding of evolution. Classify each evolutionary research topic within a discipline. Classy as Paleontology, Biogeography, or Molecular Biology

1.  Building a phylogeny based on the analysis of the cytochrome c protein found in all aniamls.

2. Comparing the diversity of organisms found in sequential strata of the Grand Canyon

3. Analyzing the sudden extinction of dinosaurs along with the indium layer deposit in sedimentary rock.

4. Studying the geographic distribution of closely related newt species separated by a mountain range.

5. Testing the hypothesis that ostriches of Africa and emus of Australia are close relatives that diverged from a flightless ancestor.

Explanation / Answer

Answer1: mmolecular biology

Answer2: paleontology

Answer3: paleontology

Answer4: Biogeography

Answer5: molecular biology

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