The accompanying figure shows population growth pattern for two species in the same habitat

Which of the following conclusions hold true?

#Question id: 3420

#Section 2: Evolution

Following are key points about the effect of genetic drift:

A. Genetic drift is significant in small populations.

B. Genetic drift can cause allele frequencies to change in a pre-directed way.

C. Genetic drift can lead to a loss of genetic variation within populations.

D. Genetic drift can cause harmful alleles to become fixed.

Which one of the following combination of the above statements are true?

#Question id: 4658

#Section 2: Evolution

Members of two different species possess a similar-looking structure that they use in a similar fashion to perform the same function. Which information would best help distinguish between an explanation based on homology versus one based on convergent evolution?

#Question id: 8293

#Section 2: Evolution

The importance of computers and of computer software to modern systematics s is most closely linked to advances in ________.

#Question id: 3493

#Section 2: Evolution

Which of the following is incorrect?

#Question id: 9155

#Section 2: Evolution

The success of plants extending their range northward following glacial retreat is primarily determined by ________.