A biologist who follows the _________ paradigm assumes that each part of a living organism is an adaptation and that the function of each of these aspects must be understood to understand the species as a whole

a. reductionism
b. holism
c. spandrel
d. gradualism


Correct Answer: a

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) Hadza B) Subanun C) Kwakiutl D) Na

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In what modern nation might you still find the practice of dowry?

A) England B) Italy C) Germany D) Spain

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In capitalism, workers are dependent on __________ to organize and produce goods and services, sell their labor for wages or salaries, and produce a surplus value that the owners retain as profit

a. consumers b. owners c. laborers d. partners

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