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The gradual change in the characteristics of living organisms over many generations is called:

Answer: evolution.

  • A evolution
  • B respiration
  • C digestion
  • D circulation

Correct answer: A. evolution

Explanation: Evolution is the change in inherited traits of populations over time.

Simple Phylogenetic TreeCommon ancestorLineage ALineage BLineage C1Lineage C2Branch points represent speciation events from a shared ancestor

A simple phylogenetic tree: a common ancestor branches into several descendant lineages over time, with each branch point marking a speciation event.

Concept context

Origin of life, Darwin's theory, natural selection, speciation, and evidence for evolution.

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