Which of the Following Was the Most Important for Maintaining

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the most important for maintaining the Earth's stable climate over the time it took for large organisms to evolve?

• A)the cessation of the heavy bombardment phase
• B)the Moon
• C)sustained volcanic activity
• D)plate tectonics
• E)underground sea vents

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Definitions:

Turner Syndrome

A chromosomal condition that affects development in females, where a female is partly or completely missing an X chromosome, leading to various medical and developmental issues.

Chromosomal Mutation

A change in the structure or number of chromosomes, leading to genetic variations and potentially affecting an organism's development.

Inversion

Change in chromosome structure in which a segment of a chromosome is turned around 180°; this reversed sequence of genes can lead to altered gene activity and abnormalities.

Cri Du Chat Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by a missing piece of chromosome 5, characterized by a high-pitched cry resembling a cat, intellectual disability, and developmental delays.