If Two Modern Organisms Are Distantly Related in an Evolutionary

question 25

Multiple Choice

If two modern organisms are distantly related in an evolutionary sense,then one should expect that

• A)they live in very different habitats.
• B)they should share fewer homologous structures than two more closely related organisms.
• C)their chromosomes should be very similar.
• D)they shared a common ancestor relatively recently.

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Definitions:

Fat and cholesterol

Substances found within the body and foods that are essential for health but can lead to heart disease when consumed in excess.

Infant digestive systems

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Food allergies

An immune system response that occurs soon after eating a certain food, causing various symptoms which can range from mild to severe.

Aversion to foods

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