Based on Gene Sequencing Data, When Did the Lineages Leading

question 43

Multiple Choice

Based on gene sequencing data, when did the lineages leading to animals and fungi appear to diverge from each other?

• A) about 10 million years ago
• B) about 125 million years ago
• C) about 500 million years ago
• D) about 1 billion years ago

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, and it may also be involved in some cognitive functions.

Left Temporal Lobe

An area of the brain on the left side involved in understanding language, memory, and the integration of sensory input.

Wernicke's Area

A region in the brain important for language comprehension, located in the posterior section of the superior temporal gyrus of the temporal lobe.

Corpus Callosum

A broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.