A Major Difficulty Facing Systematists Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

A major difficulty facing systematists is:

• A)sequencing DNA.
• B)placing specimens into the predefined taxonomic categories of species and genus.
• C)understanding the sequence of cell divisions in the early embryology of plants and animals.
• D)distinguishing anatomy from physiology in plant evolution.
• E)distinguishing similar features due to common ancestry from those due to convergent evolution.

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Definitions:

Genetic Code

The set of rules by which information encoded within genetic material (DNA or mRNA sequences) is translated into proteins by living cells.

Person's Appearance

The outward look or physical form of an individual, including features, attire, and grooming.

Brain And Body

The interconnected relationship between the physical structure and function of the brain and the overall physical health and actions of the body.

X-linked Disorders

These are genetic conditions linked to mutations in genes on the X chromosome, often manifesting prominently in males.