A Tadpole That Is Undergoing Metamorphosis into a Frog and No

question 18

Multiple Choice

A tadpole that is undergoing metamorphosis into a frog and no longer requires a tail. Which organelle would help assist in the tail loss?

• A) smooth endoplasmic reticulum
• B) vacuoles
• C) centrioles
• D) microtubles
• E) lysosomes

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Definitions:

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells that detect specific types of energy (e.g., light, sound, chemicals) and convert them into neural signals for the brain to process.

Taste Bud

A sensory organ found on the tongue that perceives taste, including sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Supertasters

Individuals with a heightened sense of taste, often having a higher density of taste buds on their tongue.

Papillae

Small, nipple-like structures on the tongue where taste buds are located, responsible for the sensation of taste.