A Structure Inherited from an Ancestor That No Longer Serves

question 48

Multiple Choice

A structure inherited from an ancestor that no longer serves a clear purpose in an organism is called a

• A) heterologous structure.
• B) homologous structure.
• C) rudimentary structure.
• D) symbiotic structure.
• E) vestigial structure.

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Definitions:

Market Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the total quantity demanded by all consumers in the market.

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The amount of money required to purchase goods or services.

Buyers

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Income Increase

A rise in the amount of money earned by a person, group, or country, which can affect purchasing power and consumption patterns.