The Plasmodium of a Plasmodial Slime Mold Can Grow in Order

question 11

Multiple Choice

The plasmodium of a plasmodial slime mold can grow in order to enlarge the organism's surface area and therefore potentially obtain more nutrients. This is an example of ________.

• A)the relationship between structure and function
• B)convergent evolution
• C)autotrophy
• D)parasitism

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