Answer:
Possible environmental contamination.
Explanation:
Answer:
I believe it is A, but I could be wrong.
Explanation:
I think this, because when it says, "Other, less useful, versions of the genetic code were eliminated gradually throughout the course of evolution", I think it referencing to the fact that all animals and etc, are made up of common codes, and how over time, through evolution, certain codes were eliminated, because creatures were evolving.
Yes, this is true, and it is actually one of the organisms driving evolution! Some organisms develop mutations that are actually beneficial (better eye-sight, for example) and they're more likely to pass those to their children that individuals without those mutations!
The scientists who provided this hypothesis had an idea that the species evolved in order to accommodate their needs on certain islands. For instance, an example is beak size of certain birds which Darwin thought that this was to eat certain foods.
Answer: B. A community interaction