Mutations That Improve the Survival and Reproduction of Organisms, and Thus

question 88

Multiple Choice

Mutations that improve the survival and reproduction of organisms, and thus contribute to the evolution of species, arise rapidly in prokaryotes due to their:

• A)sexual reproduction.
• B)absence of a nucleus.
• C)cell wall composition.
• D)rapid rate of cell division.
• E)anaerobic metabolism.

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Definitions:

Sampled

The process of selecting a subset of individuals, items, or data from a population to estimate the characteristics of the whole population.

Lower Limb

Refers to the part of the body extending from the hip to the toes, including the thigh, leg, and foot.

Hip Muscles

A group of muscles around the hip joint that contribute to movement in various directions.

Quadriceps Femoris

A muscle group consisting of four muscles on the front of the thigh that extend the knee.