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One mole contains 6.022 × 10²³ particles — if a mole of seconds passed, it'd be 19 quadrillion years.
Did you know?
One mole contains 6.022 × 10²³ particles — if a mole of seconds passed, it'd be 19 quadrillion years.
Which of the following refer to correct example(s) of organisms which have evolved due to changes in environment brought about by anthropogenic action?
(a) Darwin’s Finches of Galapagos islands. (c) Drug-resistant eukaryotes.
(b) Herbicide-resistant weeds. (c) Drug-resistant eukaryotes. (d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals like dogs.
(d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals like dogs.
(a) Darwin’s Finches of Galapagos islands.
To solve this problem, we need to identify examples of organisms that have evolved due to anthropogenic actions. Let's analyze each option:(a) Darwin’s Finches of Galapagos islands: - Darwin's finches are an example of natural selection and adaptive radiation, not directly due to anthropogenic actions.(b) Herbicide-resistant weeds: - These weeds have evolved resistance due to the extensive use of herbicides by humans, making this an example of evolution due to anthropogenic action.(c) Drug-resistant eukaryotes: - Drug resistance in eukaryotes, such as fungi and protozoa, has evolved due to the use of drugs by humans, making this an example of anthropogenic evolution.(d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals like dogs: - The creation of various breeds of domesticated animals through selective breeding is a direct result of human intervention, thus an example of anthropogenic evolution.Now, let's evaluate the options:Option 1: (a) and (c) - Only (c) is correct.Option 2: (b), (c), and (d) - All are correct examples of anthropogenic evolution.Option 3: (d) - This is correct, but not comprehensive.Option 4: (a) - This is not an example of anthropogenic evolution.Therefore, the correct option is Option 2, which includes all correct examples of organisms evolved due to anthropogenic actions.
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