Multiple Choice
Biologists can divide living organisms into two groups: autotrophs and heterotrophs, which differ in _________.
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The proposal that one type of organism can change into another type over a long period of time is known as:
A
Creativity.
B
Evolution.
C
Natural history.
D
Preconception.
E
Preservation.
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Identify the key concept in the question: the transformation of one type of organism into another over a long period of time.
Recall the scientific theory that explains how species change over time through processes such as natural selection and genetic drift.
Understand that this theory is a fundamental principle in biology that describes the gradual development of organisms from common ancestors.
Recognize that this concept is widely accepted in the scientific community and is supported by extensive evidence from various fields such as paleontology, genetics, and comparative anatomy.
Conclude that the term describing this process is 'Evolution', which is the correct answer to the question.
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