According to the Endosymbiotic Theory, Why Was It Adaptive for the Larger

question 27

Multiple Choice

According to the endosymbiotic theory, why was it adaptive for the larger host) cell to keep the engulfed cell alive, rather than digesting it as food?

• A) The engulfed cell provided the host cell with carbon dioxide.
• B) The engulfed cell allowed the host cell to metabolize glucose.
• C) The host cell was able to survive anaerobic conditions with the engulfed cell alive.
• D) The engulfed cell provided the host cell with ATP.
• E) The host cell would have been poisoned if it had digested the engulfed cell.

Identify misconceptions and factual inaccuracies in the comparisons between scientific explanations for diversity and creation myths.

Understand the impact of cultural beliefs and narratives on the interpretation of biological phenomena.

Grasp the complexities involved in the interaction between biological adaptation and cultural processes.

Understand the concept and implications of fixed and variable costs in business operations.

---

Definitions:

Top University

An institution of higher education recognized for its outstanding academic excellence, research achievements, and social prestige.

Qualified Applicant

An individual who meets all of the requirements and qualifications for a particular job or position.

Affirmative Action Policies

Measures aimed at increasing opportunities within education, employment, and other areas for historically discriminated groups by taking factors including "race, color, religion, sex, or national origin" into consideration.

William Julius Wilson

An American sociologist known for his work on urban sociology, race, and class in the United States.