Discuss Neandertals in Terms of Biological Adaptation and Other Forces

question 12

Essay

Discuss Neandertals in terms of biological adaptation and other forces of evolution.

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Definitions:

Desmosomes

Buttonlike plaques, present on two opposing cell surfaces, that hold the cells together by means of protein filaments that span the intercellular space.

Gap Junctions

Specialized cell-cell connections that enable direct communication by allowing the transfer of ions and small molecules between neighboring cells.

ATP

ATP, a molecule responsible for transporting energy throughout cells for metabolic processes.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bilayers due to their amphiphilic characteristic.