Compare and contrast the following terms: homology and homoplasy. Provide two examples for each. What will be an ideal response?


Homology is indicated when different features are derived from similar structures. A human arm and
cat forelimb are identified as homologous structures because they have similar arrangements of bones,
muscles, and nerves

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What actually happens when pyruvic acid loses a carbon dioxide molecule after glycolysis?

A) The pyruvic acid is denatured. B) The pyruvic acid is phosphorylated. C) The pyruvic acid is decarboxylated. D) The pyruvic acid is oxidated.

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Select the best response to the question. ? ?What is an exposure incident?

A) a patient's blood or bodily fluids collected by a health care worker B)a mouth, eye, mucous membrane, or needlestick/sharps injury and exposure to blood or other bodily secretions? C) a clinical situation where transmission-based precautions are indicated D) a situation where a worker cleans a contaminated device or area

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In infections with human herpesvirus (1/2/3/4), the virus becomes latent in B lymphocytes and suppresses apoptosis, contributing to lymphomas associated with this virus

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