While visiting the galapagos islands in 1835, charles darwin collected over thirteen different species of a type of bird called a finch. he later observed that the birds were similar in many ways but often differed in the size and shape of their beaks. which statement best summarizes darwin's explanantion for the different beaks he observed in these finch species?
a) the beaks changed so they could eat different foods.
b) the beaks of each finch species were the result of natural selection.
c) the size and shape of the beaks differed because of the effects of artificial selection.
d) the size and shape of the beaks differed because of different climates found on the islands.

On a floor there are several 1-4 mm elongated drops leading away from a body lying in a pool of blood. the the forward wall there is a sigzag pattern and on the walls to the right side there is a linear patter

Researchers randomly divide participants into groups. each group takes a different amount of omega-3 fatty acid supplements daily for a month. one group receives a placebo. the researchers measure the impact on cholesterol levels in the blood. what is the purpose of random assignment in this experiment? a, to produce treatment groups with similar characteristics b, to ensure that all people with high cholesterol have an equal chance of being selected for the study c, to increase the accuracy of the research results and prevent skewness in the data

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