FACT OR BLUFF mechanisms

Evolution occurs over a few generations.

• FACT

• BLUFF

Answer explanation

Bluff (Evolution occurs over many generations.)

Natural selection acts on genetic variation.

• FACT

• BLUFF

Answer explanation

FACT

  Convergent evolution occurs in different environments.

• FACT

• BLUFF

Answer explanation

FACT

Punctuated equilibrium supports gradualism.

• FACT

• BLUFF

Answer explanation

Bluff (Punctuated equilibrium contradicts gradualism.)

Epigenetics influences evolutionary trajectories

• FACT

• BLUFF

Answer explanation

FACT

Allopatric speciation requires geographic isolation.

• FACT

• BLUFF

Answer explanation

FACT

Mutation increases genetic diversity

• FACT

• BLUFF

Answer explanation

FACT

Gene flow reduces population divergence.

• FACT

• BLUFF

Answer explanation

FACT

Genetic drift affects large populations more.

• FACT

• BLUFF

Answer explanation

: Bluff (Genetic drift affects small populations more.)

Adaptation always leads to speciation.

• FACT

• BLUFF

Answer explanation

Bluff (Adaptation doesn't always lead to speciation.)