Biological change over time accounts for the diversity of species. this diversity a develops through gradual processes over many generations. b occurs in the animal kingdom but not in the plant kingdom. c occurs in the plant kingdom but not in the animal kingdom. d develops only through sudden change over a single generation.

the sugar-phosphate backbone forms the structural framework of nucleic acids, including dna and rna. this backbone is composed of alternating sugar and phosphate groups, and defines directionality of the molecule.

question: which statement best describes the different properties of metals?

answer: they are shiny and bend without breaking.

since metals have certain characteristics properties, they include the following: they are ductile, malleable, shiny, hard, lustrous, flexible and they are good conductor of heat and electricity. so therefore, metals are not dull and they are not non-flexible as listed. instead, they are shiny and flexible.

hope this , have a good day. c;