Which term describes a pattern in which rapid changes occur in a species for short period, followed by a long period of little or no change?

a. artificial selection
b. gradualism
c. extinction
d. punctuated equilibrium

The gene that causes sickle-cell disease is present in a higher percentage of residents of sub-saharan africa than among those of african descent living in the united states. even though this gene causes sickle-cell disease, it also provides some protection from malaria, a serious disease that is widespread in sub-saharan africa but absent in the united states. discuss an evolutionary process that could account for the different percentages of the sickle-cell gene among residents of the two regions.

Which of the following is a true statement? a. individuals evolve to have adaptations. b. individuals have adaptations that can change over time. c. individuals have traits that may or may not make them successful at reproduction. d. populations cant evolve, only individual organisms.

What substance acts to prevent sudden ph changes in bodily fluids?