A(n) ________ [two words] is a novel feature that evolved in a lineage and may be unique to a species or shared among species

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


derived character

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The comparison of homologous traits in living and extinct organisms is an example of ____

a. comparative morphology b. taxonomy c. historical biogeography d. paleontology e. molecular biology

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Mendel’s experiments with pea plants yielded useful results because

A. pea plants exhibit continuous variation. B. pea plants exhibit a variety of inheritance patterns. C. pea plants show discontinuous variation and complete dominance. D. pea plants are sterile. E. more than one of these are correct.

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Root hairs are extensions of what type of cells?

A) meristematic B) vascular C) ground D) epidermal

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During pregnancy, which hormone relaxes the smooth muscle of the uterus and artery walls?

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