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#Question id: 4625

During a study session about evolution, one of your fellow students remarks, ʺThe giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves; its offspring inherited longer necks as a result.ʺ Which statement is most likely to be helpful in correcting this studentʹs misconception?

#Section 2: Evolution

  1. Characteristics acquired during an organismʹs life are generally not passed on through genes.

  2. Spontaneous mutations can result in the appearance of new traits.

  3. Only favorable adaptations have survival value.

  4. Disuse of an organ may lead to its eventual disappearance.

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#Question id: 11054

#Section 1: Ecology

In red grouse populations on the grasslands, many males do not acquire territories. Which of the following is least likely to be a valid hypothesis about these male grouse?
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#Question id: 11361

#Section 4: Behavioural Ecology

Which of the following tends to stabilize predator-prey relationships?
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#Question id: 4586

#Section 2: Evolution

 What are adaptations?
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#Question id: 3358

#Section 2: Evolution

Populations with low effective sizes are susceptible to all of the following except
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#Question id: 12583

#Section 5: Applied Ecology & Evolution

Which of the following is caused by excessive nutrient runoff into lakes?