The approach that consists in comparing DNA sequences to find evidence of a shared evolutionary history is called ________.
A. genomics
B. comparative anatomy
C. proteomics
D. bioinformatics
Answer: D
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a. Each species exerts selection pressure on the other. b. Predators are selective agents that favor improved prey defenses. c. Prey with better defenses are selective agents that favor better predator hunting skills. d. Coevolution only occurs in animals and is usually seen after one reproductive generation. e. Camouflage, warning coloration, and mimicry are all examples of coevolution tactics.
A __________ is a virus that infects only bacteria. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
Proteins on the surface of phagocytes called ________ aid in the detection of pathogen molecules
A) lectins B) TLRs C) NOD proteins D) lectins and C3 protein E) both TLRs and NOD proteins
When examining the codons for the same amino acid, there is reduced specificity at the third position, known as third-base degeneracy. Describe an advantage to having third-base degeneracy and indicate how it may have arisen during evolution
What will be an ideal response?