Diversity in Closely Related Organisms Living Under Different Ecological Conditions

question 15

Multiple Choice

Diversity in closely related organisms living under different ecological conditions can help in the understanding of

• A) convergent evolution.
• B) homologies.
• C) how natural selection shapes behavior and morphology.
• D) how behaviors remain the same through time.

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Definitions:

Mucus

A thick and slippery secretion produced by mucous membranes and glands, used to protect, lubricate, and filter in various organs and cavities within the body.

Passageways

Routes or paths that allow for passage or travel from one place to another.

Linkage Group

All of the genes on a chromosome.

Same Chromosome

Pertains to genes or genetic markers located on the same chromosome, which may exhibit linkage during inheritance.