When comparing the gene coding for cytochrome c in several species, it was noted that humans and chimpanzees
share the identical amino acid sequence. This means that ____.
a. humans and chimpanzees can mate and produce viable offspring
b. humans evolved from chimpanzees
c. over time, chimpanzees will eventually evolve into primitive humans
d. humans and chimpanzees are closely related in evolutionary time
e. chimpanzees will eventually evolve to become human
ANSWER: d
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a. acidic b. basic c. neutral d. both acidic and basic
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A) antiviral medications that are efficient and work well with most viruses B) intravenous feeding techniques C) medications to slow blood loss D) hydrating drinks with high concentrations of salts and glucose
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a. mosquito b. tsetse fly c. kissing bug d. tick e. none of the above
Which of the following is a component of phloem?
A. Tracheids B. Sclerenchyma cells C. Epidermal cells D. Cork cambium E. Collenchyma cells