The appearance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is an example of:
a. adaptive radiation
b. transduction
c. pre-existing variation in the population
d. divergent evolution
The answer is the option (c) pre-existing variation in the population
Explanation: Adaptive radiation is related to the evolution of different designs for a single organ according to the varied needs of different groups. Transduction is related to the transfer of viral or bacterial genetic material. Divergent evolution is related to homologous organs.