Immediate causes of behavior, such as genes and environmental factors, are referred to as _______causes, while the evolutionary factors that shape behavior are ________causes.

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


proximate, ultimate

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Hemophilia A is

A. an X-linked dominant disorder. B. an X-linked recessive disorder. C. an X-linked recessive disorder, causing a defective blood clotting protein. D. an X-linked dominant disorder, causing a defective blood clotting protein. E. a defective blood clotting protein.

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If an animal population is diploid, each individual possesses:a

one allele for each locus. b. two alleles for each locus. c. three or more alleles for each locus. d. a complete set of alleles found in each chromosome. e. a partial set of alleles found in each cell.

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Suppose a drop of food colouring is placed in a container of clear water. What happens to the coloured dye molecules?

a. They undergo osmosis at the top of the container. b. They diffuse to the top of the container. c. They undergo osmosis equally throughout the container. d. They diffuse equally throughout the container.

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Camouflage typically evolves as a result of

A) predation. B) interspecific competition. C) mutualism. D) herbivory.

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