How does marsupial reproduction differ from the reproduction of placental mammals?

What will be an ideal response?


In marsupials, the young develop in the uterus for only a short time and are born while still very immature. Most finish their development in a pouch. In placental mammals, the young complete their embryonic development within the uterus before they are born.

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As part of his or her job, a genetic counselor may do all of the following except

a. analyze family pedigrees. b. advise a couple to have direct testing for altered proteins. c. advise a couple to have DNA testing. d. predict the chances of a couple having a child with a specific trait. e. tell a couple not to have children

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For eukaryotes, translation takes place in the _____

a. nucleus b. nucleolus c. cytoplasm d. plasma membrane e. nucleus and cytoplasm

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Sensory neurons responsible for somatic sensations are located in the____

a. skin b. spinal cord c. brain d. vagus nerve e. cranial nerves

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