The following progression is based on the article listed below. Fortune, E.S., Chacron, M.J. (2009). From molecules to behavior: Organismal-level regulation of ion channel trafficking. PLoS Biol 7(9): e1000211. doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1000211
Some types of fish generate an electric field around their body that is used for
communication with other individuals of the same species (like vocalization in birds). The
electric field is generated by electric organ cells, which are modified muscle cells. This
reflects the fact that ______________.
A. physiological mechanisms are the basis of
behaviors
B. behaviors are influenced by the
environment
C. there is a genetic basis to many behaviors
D. behaviors develop over time
A
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We know that from their mother's milk, infants gain proteins called antibodies that protect them from specific germs. We also know that proteins will eventually be broken down by a person's digestive system
How is it that these antibodies can get into the bloodstream of the breast-feeding infant intact? Use only the information from this chapter.
The transfer of genes from dead bacteria to live bacteria is called transformation.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Trait SpeciesABCDE111011211010311100410000511100611011The table shows the distribution of traits (A-E) in six extant species (1-6). A "0" indicates the ancestral condition, while "1" indicates the derived condition. Based on this data, which species would be considered the outgroup?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5