In terms of evolutionary trees, what exactly is a node?

a. A group of organisms that are closely related and may or may not be species
b. An event that changes a population
c. A node is another word for a common ancestor.
d. A subset of a species
e. The point at which two groups diverge on an evolutionary tree


Ans: e. The point at which two groups diverge on an evolutionary tree

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a. gene transcription is altered b. second messengers trigger cascade or amplification effects c. many different cells in different tissues have specific receptors for the hormone d. only a small amount of the hormone is required for its effect e. hormones can conform to multiple receptors

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a. pathogenic b. epigenetic c. mutagenic d. enzymatic

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A drug that block monoamine oxidase will tend to increase the strength of a synapse that uses dopamine as the neurotransmitter or modulator.

a. true b. false

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