Question
Asian elephants and African elephants have a common ancestor. Over time, genetic differences between them developed as a result of natural selection. Look at the two photographs below. An African elephant is shown on the left, and an Asian elephant is shown on the right. What physical difference that is linked to a genetic trait is evident? a The African elephant has a smaller trunk than the Asian elephant. b The African elephant is slender, and the Asian elephant is stout. c The African elephant has larger ears than the Asian elephant. d The African elephant has wrinkled skin, and the Asian elephant has smooth.
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GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **c The African elephant has larger ears than the Asian elephant.**
This physical difference is a well-documented genetic trait that has evolved in response to different environmental conditions between the two species. African elephants, being native to warmer climates, have larger ears that help with temperature regulation, while Asian elephants, living in slightly cooler environments, have smaller ears.
This physical difference is a well-documented genetic trait that has evolved in response to different environmental conditions between the two species. African elephants, being native to warmer climates, have larger ears that help with temperature regulation, while Asian elephants, living in slightly cooler environments, have smaller ears.