There are numerous fish genera that have individuals that can change their sex during their lifetime. What is this called?

A. sequential parthenogenesis
B. sequential sex determination
C. sequential production of gametes
D. sequential fertilization
E. sequential hermaphroditism


Answer: E

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D) Comparing sequence between species does not indicate which amino acids are important to function.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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