Suppose That an Unknown Organism from an Alien Planet Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

Suppose that an unknown organism from an alien planet is observed and found to have a diploid state only following fertilization. Meiosis follows and the majority of this organism's life is spent in a haploid state. Which multicellular organisms on Earth most closely resemble this type of life cycle strategy?

• A) ferns
• B) maple trees
• C) humpback whales
• D) some algae

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a central role in controlling hormones, regulating appetite, body temperature, sleep cycles, and other autonomic processes.

Nonverbal Learning

A learning style characterized by strength in verbal skills and weaknesses in visual-spatial skills, physical coordination, and social interaction.

Skill Memory

The component of long-term memory that is responsible for knowing how to do things, also known as procedural memory, involving the performance of different skills and actions.

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system involved in processing emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation, notably fear and pleasure responses.