A derived character that is shared among two or more lineages is also called a(n) ________

A) apomorphy
B) plesiomorphy
C) synapomorphy
D) clade


C

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Formation of which one of the following large organic molecules from their respective building blocks does not result in the release of at least one water molecule?

A. proteins B. phospholipids C. polysaccharides D. nucleic acids E. proteins, phospholipids, polysaccharides and nucleic acids all release water as a result of their formation.

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A body plan of all coelomates is indicated by

a. A. b. B. c. C. d. all of these. e. none of these.

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When hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water, water would be

a) a product b) a reactant c) both a product and a reactant d) neither a product nor a reactant

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The __________ gland produces hormones and is the site where __________ (a kind of white blood cell) mature.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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