Whereas the Sense of Taste Is Based on ________ (How

question 26

Multiple Choice

Whereas the sense of taste is based on ________ (how many?) classes of taste receptors, the sense of smell has over ________ (how many?) different receptors for chemicals associated with odor.

• A) 5; 1,000
• B) 20; 200
• C) 150; 6
• D) 10; 10,000
• E) 500; 5,000

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Definitions:

Mate with Multiple

A reproductive strategy in which an organism has more than one mate during a breeding season, increasing genetic diversity and potential for survival of offspring.

Life Partner

A companion or partner with whom one shares a long-term committed relationship, encompassing both romantic and non-romantic aspects.

Operational Sex Ratio (OSR)

The ratio of male to female individuals who are available for reproducing at any given time.

Reproductive Traits

Characteristics or features of organisms that are related to or affect reproduction, including mating systems, fertility rates, and offspring development.