Which of the following is a polygenic trait in humans?

a.) Skin color
b.) Earlobe attachment
c.) Hitchhiker's thumb
d.) Freckles


Ans: a.) Skin color

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Phytoplankton of the open ocean are very small in order to:

a. avoid detection by grazers. b. maximize their surface area. c. increase their sinking rates. d. none of the above

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In the previous unit, you learned about organ systems. Name three organ systems in humans that are affected by the endocrine system. For each organ system named, identify a hormone that influences that system. For each hormone named, describe how the hormone works to alter the organ system.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of these structures is not likely to contain significant amounts of aerenchyma tissue?  

A.  mangrove pneumatophores B.  rice roots C.  water lily leaves D.  cypress "knees" E.  coconut tree roots

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