MDCAT Biology MCQ #3632

The fossil record shows that the evolution of whales from land-dwelling mammals occurred in a series of gradual steps. What type of evolution is this an example of?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #3632

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The fossil record shows that the evolution of whales from land-dwelling mammals occurred in a series of gradual steps. What type of evolution is this an example of?

    • A) Punctuated equilibrium
    • B) Gradualism
    • C) Saltationism
    • D) Phyletic evolution

    Answer: Gradualism

    Explanation: Gradualism describes continuous, slow evolution, whale evolution is a classic example.