Which of the following best defines sympatric speciation?

a. speciation that occurs in the same location
b. speciation that results from allele mutation
c. speciation that occurs in analogous structures
d. speciation that results from a geographic separation


a. speciation that occurs in the same location

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The rate of transcription for any one gene in any given cell type is determined by only one transcription factor

A. true B. false

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A grasshopper belongs in the Ecdysozoa clade because of its ability to:

a. molt. b. develop. c. live on land. d. reproduce sexually. e. maintain homeostasis.

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Which organelle is required for producing ATP for cellular work?

A) nucleus B) vacuole C) Golgi apparatus D) mitochondria E) chloroplast

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