Darwin Realized That Some Traits Evolve Not Because They Help

question 3

Multiple Choice

Darwin realized that some traits evolve not because they help species survive but because they help species

• A) adapt.
• B) fight.
• C) mate.
• D) swim.

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Definitions:

Pyruvate Molecules

Organic compounds that play a key role in metabolic pathways, particularly glycolysis, where glucose is broken down to produce energy.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a high-energy molecule that stores and supplies the cell with needed energy for various functions.

NADH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (reduced form) is a coenzyme involved in redox reactions, carrying electrons from one reaction to another in metabolic processes.

Citric Acid Cycle

A process where aerobic organisms produce energy by oxidizing acetate from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide through a sequence of chemical reactions.