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page 12 of 12 Evidence of Evolution Quick Check 4 of 54 of 5 Items Question Which statement about evolution is accurate?(1 point) Responses Living things have adapted and changed over time for specific, discoverable reasons. Living things have adapted and changed over time for specific, discoverable reasons. Animals, plants, and microbes have their own separate, unrelated ancestries. Animals, plants, and microbes have their own separate, unrelated ancestries. DNA is the only extant evidence supporting the theory of evolution. DNA is the only extant evidence supporting the theory of evolution. Scientists no longer study evolution because it has been proven. Scientists no longer study evolution because it has been proven. Skip to navigation
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The accurate statement about evolution from the given options is:
"Living things have adapted and changed over time for specific, discoverable reasons."
This reflects the understanding that evolution occurs through mechanisms such as natural selection and genetic drift, which can be studied and understood within the context of evolutionary biology. The other statements are not accurate as they suggest misconceptions about evolution and the ongoing nature of scientific inquiry in this field.
"Living things have adapted and changed over time for specific, discoverable reasons."
This reflects the understanding that evolution occurs through mechanisms such as natural selection and genetic drift, which can be studied and understood within the context of evolutionary biology. The other statements are not accurate as they suggest misconceptions about evolution and the ongoing nature of scientific inquiry in this field.