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Few words to say about this bookBog'liq THE-BIBLE-OF-IELTS-READING-BOOKQuestions 40
40. When discussing the theory developed by Louis Dollo, the writer says that
A
it was immediately referred to as Dollo’s law.
B
it supported the possibility of evolutionary
throwbacks.
C
it was modified by biologists in the early
twentieth century.
D
it was based on many years of research.
41. The humpback whale caught off Vancouver Island is mentioned because of
A
the exceptional size of its body.
B
the way it exemplifies Dollo’s law.
C
the amount of local controversy it caused.
D
the reason given for its unusual features.
42. What is said about ‘silent genes’?
A
Their numbers vary according to species.
B
Raff disagreed with the use of the term.
C They could lead to the re-emergence of certain
characteristics.
D They can have an unlimited life span.
43. The writer mentions the mole salamander because
A
it exemplifies what happens in the development
of most amphibians.
B
it suggests that Raffs theory is correct.
C
it has lost and regained more than one ability.
D
its ancestors have become the subject of
extensive research.
44. Which of the following does Wagner claim?
A
Members of the Bachia lizard family have lost and regained certain features several times.
B
Evidence shows that the evolution of the Bachia lizard is due to the environment.
C
His research into South American lizards supports Raffs assertions.
D
His findings will apply to other species of South American lizards.
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