Mammals and birds are descendents of reptiles, but are not included within the taxon Reptilia. As a taxon Reptilia is...

A. monophyletic.
B. polyphyletic.
C. paraphyletic.
D. a supergroup.
E. a kingdom.


C. paraphyletic.

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Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. For the following statements, select the best choice of these stages.

A. Pairing of homologues occurs during this stage. B. New genetic combinations are present after this stage. C. Recombination via crossing over occurs during this stage. D. E. During this phase, homologues separate. F. During this stage, the sister chromatids begin to separate. G. By the end of this phase, a nuclear envelope forms around each set of haploid chromosomes. H. Following this phase, each individual cell is haploid.

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The process by which homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material

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