Describe anatomical changes in the skull that occurred in human evolution between an Australopithecus afarensis–like ancestor and Homo sapiens.

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Greatly increased cranial capacity, prominent and vertical forehead, smaller and fewer teeth, shortened lower jaw and muzzle, reduced eyebrow ridges, and a prominent nose with distinct bridge.

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A. corolla. B. anther. C. ovule. D. stigma. E. sepal.

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Upon closer inspection of the leaves of "flower of stone," one can observe tiny, cone-like structures. Each cone-like structure emits spores of two different sizes

Further investigation also reveals that the roots of "flower of stone" branch only at the growing tip of the root, forming a Y-shaped structure. Based on these additional observations, which of the following can be properly inferred about "flower of stone"? 1. It is heterosporous. 2. It is a fern. 3. The cone-like structures are sori. 4. It is a lycophyte. 5. It has separate male and female gametophytes. A) 1 and 5 B) 2 and 3 C) 1, 2, and 3 D) 1, 4, and 5

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The type of rejection that occurs within minutes to hours due to preformed antibody is known as:

A) delayed rejection B) chronic rejection C) accelerated rejection D) hyperacute rejection

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Spherical bacteria that occur in clusters are bacilli.

a. true b. false

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