Which one of the following is incorrect about the characteristics of protobionts (coacervates and microspheres) as envisaged in the abiogenic origin of life?

1.	They could separate combinations of molecules from the surroundings
2.	They were able to reproduce
3.	They were partially isolated from the surroundings
4.	They could maintain an internal environment

Select the correct statement from the following:

The finches of the Galapagos islands provide evidence in favour of:

1. special creation

2. evolution due to mutation

3. retrogressive evolution

4. biogeographical evolution

Adaptive radiation refers to:

When two species of different genealogy come to resemble each other as a result of adaptation, the phenomenon is termed:
1. divergent evolution
2. microevolution
3. co-evolution
4. convergent evolution

Which one of the following amino acids was not found to be synthesized in Miller’s experiment?

An important evidence in favour of organic evolution is the occurrence of:

1. homologous and vestigial organs

2. analogous and vestigial organs

3. homologous organ only

4. analogous organ only

Which one of the following is not a living fossil?

1. King crab

2. Sphenodon

3. Archaeopteryx

4. Peripatus

Variations caused by mutation, as proposed by Hugo de Vries, are:
1. small and directionless
2. random and directional
3. random and directionless
4. small and directional

In a species, the weight of a newborn ranges from 2 to 5 kg. 97% of the newborns with an average weight between 3 to 3.3 kg survive whereas 99% of the infants born with weights from 2 to 2.5 kg or 4.5 kg to 5 kg die. Which type of selection process is taking place?
1. Cyclical selection
2. Directional selection
3. Stabilizing selection
4. Disruptive selection