The concept of punctuated equilibrium challenges the traditional view of evolution by suggesting:
Evolution proceeds at a constant, gradual rate.
Long periods of stasis punctuated by rapid bursts of evolutionary change.
Evolutionary changes occur only in small, isolated populations.
Acquired characteristics are inherited and drive evolutionary change.
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Which of the following situation would most likely result in the highest rate of natural selection?
Reproduction by asexual method
Low mutation is an stable environment
Little competition
Reproduction by sexual method