Unless a derived character state is lost or replaced by newer characters over evolutionary time, ____ can serve as
markers for ____ lineages that underwent adaptive radiation.
a. apomorphies; polyphyletic
b. apomorphies; paraphyletic
c. synapomorphies; monophyletic
d. synapomorphies; polyphyletic
e. synapomorphies; paraphyletic
ANSWER: c
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A. D, which is anaphase. B. B, which is prometaphase. C. B, which is prophase. D. C, which is metaphase. E. C, which is telophase.
Two major functions of proteins in the biological membranes are____ and ____
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Spherical-shaped bacteria that divide and remain attached in a chain-like pattern are called:
A. Staphylococci B. Streptococci C. Streptobacilli D. Staphylobacilli
The processing of information and response in a manner that suggests thinking in the animal is called
A. associative behavior. B. endogenous behavior. C. cognitive behavior. D. instinctive behavior. E. environmental induced behavior.