________ Was an Ancient Reptile That Lived in South America

question 48

Multiple Choice

________ was an ancient reptile that lived in South America and Africa during the late Paleozoic.

• A) Granopteris
• B) Monastarious
• C) Glossopteris
• D) Mesosaurus

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Definitions:

Keratinization

The process by which cells from beneath the skin's surface move up, lose their nucleus, and become filled with keratin protein, leading to the formation of the tough, protective outer layer of the skin and hair.

Protein

Essential biomolecules comprised of one or more chains of amino acids, playing a crucial role in cell structure, function, and regulation.

Integumentary System

The body system comprising the skin and its appendages (including hair, scales, feathers, hooves, and nails), serving as a protective covering and involved in regulating temperature.

Albinism

A group of inherited disorders characterized by little or no production of the pigment melanin, affecting the color of the skin, hair, and eyes.