It has been observed that organisms on islands are different from, but closely related to, similar forms found on the nearest continent. This is taken as evidence that
A. the island forms and mainland forms are converging.
B. common environments are inhabited by the same organisms.
C. island forms and mainland forms descended from common ancestors.
D. island forms and mainland forms have identical gene pools.
E. the islands were originally part of the continent.
C. island forms and mainland forms descended from common ancestors.
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A. accumulation of plaque in blood vessels. B. reduced arterial resistance. C. elevated vasodilation in the limbs. D. chronic myocardial infarction. E. coronary artery bypass.
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a. rough ER. b. secretory granules. c. smooth ER. d. transitional ER.
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A) filtration B) reabsorption C) active transport D) secretion