The schematic diagram above of a simple self-replicating system demonstrates that
A)natural selection is occurring.
B)replication is occurring given specific substrates.
C)replication can occur independent of substrates.
D)variation can be induced in a system.

Question

The schematic diagram above of a simple self-replicating system demonstrates that
A)natural selection is occurring. 
B)replication is occurring given specific substrates. 
C)replication can occur independent of substrates. 
D)variation can be induced in a system.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The schematic diagram shows that replication is occurring given specific substrates, as there is a feedback loop where the products of the replication process are used as the substrates for the next round of replication. The diagram does not provide evidence of natural selection, independence of substrates, or induction of variation in the system.

The Schematic Diagram Above of a Simple Self-Replicating System Demonstrates