Based on modern evolutionary theory, a scientist expects that if two organisms tend to look very similar and to make their living the same way and in similar habitats, then they will likely be more closely related than two organisms that look very different and make their living in different ways. The scientist is:
A) generalizing from the data to form a theory.
B) deducing a prediction from a theory.
C) justifying a theory based on observation.
D) establishing standards of evidence.

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The scientist is using the modern evolutionary theory to make a prediction about the relationship between the similarity of appearance and habitat preferences of two organisms and their level of closeness of relation. Therefore, the scientist is deducing a prediction from a theory.

Based on Modern Evolutionary Theory, a Scientist Expects That If