Examination of Which of the Following Characteristics Would Be MOST

question 40

Multiple Choice

Examination of which of the following characteristics would be MOST likely to reveal continuities in development?

• A)daily body length over first month of life
• B)development of ability to take others' perspectives
• C)disappearance of the stepping reflex
• D)onset of menstruation

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Definitions:

Microfilaments

Fine, thread-like protein fibers, part of the cytoskeleton of a cell, involved in movement and support.

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures that extend from the surface of many types of cells, involved in movement and sensory functions, such as moving substances across cell surfaces.

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

A cellular structure characterized by the presence of ribosomes on its surface, involved in protein synthesis and modification.

Glycoproteins

Proteins that have carbohydrate groups attached to the polypeptide chain, playing crucial roles in cellular recognition and immune function.