MDCAT Biology MCQ #3605

A species of plant has a unique photosynthetic pathway that is adapted to a specific environment. What could explain this adaptation?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #3605

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A species of plant has a unique photosynthetic pathway that is adapted to a specific environment. What could explain this adaptation?

    • A) Convergent evolution
    • B) Divergent evolution
    • C) Evolutionary innovation
    • D) Adaptive radiation

    Answer: Evolutionary innovation

    Explanation: Evolutionary innovation leads to new adaptations, unlike convergent evolution which mimics existing adaptations.