a) What is meant by each of the following terms?
i) Adaptive radiation
ii) Convergent evolution
iii) Vestigial structures (6 marks)
b) Using Darwin's finches as an example, explain how adaptive radiation leads to the formation of new species. (6 marks)
c) i) Name TWO scientists associated with the theory of evolution and state the main idea each proposed. (4 marks)
ii) State ONE limitation of Lamarck's theory of evolution. (1 mark)
d) Explain why the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria is considered evidence of evolution in action. (3 marks)

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a) What is meant by each of the following terms?
   i) Adaptive radiation
   ii) Convergent evolution
   iii) Vestigial structures (6 marks)
b) Using Darwin's finches as an example, explain how adaptive radiation leads to the formation of new species. (6 marks)
c) i) Name TWO scientists associated with the theory of evolution and state the main idea each proposed. (4 marks)
   ii) State ONE limitation of Lamarck's theory of evolution. (1 mark)
d) Explain why the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria is considered evidence of evolution in action. (3 marks)

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