What are structural homologies?

What will be an ideal response?


Anatomical features that show an underlying structural similarity even though their superficial structure is different, and that provide evidence of a shared common ancestry.

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Which habitat patch sustains more species?

a. small b. large c. intact d. separated e. threatened

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Humans produce sounds by controlling the vibration

of vocal cords as air passes through the a. pharynx. b. glottis. c. epiglottis. d. pleura. e. trachea.

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In cartilage, proteoglycans form large complexes by attaching to

A) glycosaminoglycans. B) collagen. C) hyaluronate. D) laminin. E) elastin.

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The chain termination method of DNA sequencing is based on a replicating DNA strand incorporating a(n)

deoxynucleotide that stops the chain elongation. __________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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