Similar body parts that reflect shared ancestry are called __________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)


homologous structures

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a. nucleus b. mitochondria c. vesicles d. ribosome e. lysosome

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What will be an ideal response?

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Body temperature can rise when a pathogen has infected the body. This high temperature is called a fever. How does a fever help protect the body?

A) The higher temperature promotes bacterial growth. B) The higher temperature promotes synthesis of important cellular enzymes. C) The higher temperature promotes virus replication. D) The higher temperature inhibits the reproduction of bacteria

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