Which Statement About the Relationship Between Phenotypic and Genetic Attributes

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the relationship between phenotypic and genetic attributes is correct?

• A)Genetically similar organisms can appear profoundly different morphologically.
• B)Organisms with very similar morphology also have very similar genes.
• C)Usually phenotypically similar organisms are not genetically similar.
• D)When phenotypic or genotypic qualities among two species are similar due to shared ancestry,they are referred to as analogies.

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Definitions:

Amylase

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into sugars, found in the saliva and pancreatic fluid of humans.

Starch

A carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units, serving as a major energy source from food.

Gallbladder

A small organ located under the liver, which stores and concentrates bile, a digestive enzyme produced by the liver.

Bile

A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder that aids in the digestion of fats.