After reviewing some of the evidence behind the theory of evolution, you feel mo

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After reviewing some of the evidence behind the theory of evolution, you feel more confident about the patterns scientists have observed.  Which of these is NOT an accurate statement of a pattern observed?



a.The fossil record contains evidence of transitional forms between different groups of organisms.  


b.The distribution of similar species across different land masses hints to a common ancestor that migrated and diversified.  


c.NONE of these options are incorrect.  


d.Embryos of different species look so similar due to similarities in developmental genes.  


e.2 closely related species have more differences in their molecular sequences than 2 distantly related species

Explanation / Answer

e. Two closely related species have more differences in their molecular sequences than two distantly related species. This statement is not true. This observation is an example of molecular evidence of evolution. By comparing the genomes (or sequence of genes) we can appraise the degree of similarity between two organisms. Distantly related species accumulate more differences in their genomes and are thus different than closely related ones.

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