Photosynthesis Was a Great Step Forward in the Evolution of Life

question 23

Multiple Choice

Photosynthesis was a great step forward in the evolution of life on Earth, because with photosynthesis

• A) we have the way in which life on Earth and life on Mars resemble each other
• B) life could, for the first time, reproduce (make copies of itself)
• C) we have the common ancestor that gave rise to every species of life now on Earth
• D) life could extract chemical energy from sunlight
• E) life did not have to evolve any further

Understand the process and terminology of aging data for compensation surveys.

Recognize the disparities and potential unfairness in market values of jobs.

Identify the ease of use of different survey data sources and the steps in conducting a compensation survey.

Explain comp-ratio and its implications on compensation strategy.

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Definitions:

Water Loss

The process of losing water from the body, through means such as evaporation or excretion, which needs to be managed to maintain fluid balance.

Camouflage

The ability of an organism to blend into its environment to hide from predators or to stalk prey.

Bilateral Symmetry

A symmetrical form in which an organism can be divided into mirrored halves along a single plane, common in the animal kingdom.

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the body, also known as neurons.