What process is shown most directly in the diagram below?

Flock x flock y flock z total pieces of food eaten (from previous page) 147 93 60 food percentage* % % % simulated number of birds in flock for 3rd generation** * divide each flock's total pieces of food by 300, the total number of pieces of food eaten. ** multiply the food percentage for each flock by the total number of birds (30).

The hypothesis that evolution occurs at an irregular rate through geologic time is known as: directional evolution directional equilibrium punctuated equilibrium punctuated evolution

Which of the following initial observations would more directly lead to this research study? a) ginko biloba is cost effective and also possesses heart-protective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties. b) metformin is an effective treatment of patients with t2d, but shows side effects that complicate the disease state. c) over the past several years, the cost of treating t2d within the united states has increased dramatically. d) many plants contain molecules that improve the health and quality of life of patients with a variety of diseases like t2d. e) t2d affects millions of individuals in the usa and worldwide many of who could benefit from improved therapies.