AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2012

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    An evolutionary pattern characterized by a rapid increase in the number and kinds of closely related species is called

    A)  convergent evolution

    B)  divergent evolution

    C)  adaptive radiation

    D)  parallel evolution

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     Adaptive radiation is a special evolutionary pattern characterised by rapid increase in the number of kinds of closely related species. It results in an evolutionary explosion of new species from a common ancestor. Darwins finches represent one of the best examples of this phenomenon.


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