What Would the Presence of a Lophophore in a Newly

question 41

Multiple Choice

What would the presence of a lophophore in a newly discovered species suggest about that organism?

• A) it has an exoskeleton
• B) it grows by shedding its external covering
• C) it is motile
• D) it feeds by trapping food particles suspended in the water

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Definitions:

Chromosomal Mutation

A change in the structure or number of chromosomes, leading to genetic variations and potentially affecting an organism's development.

Inversion

Change in chromosome structure in which a segment of a chromosome is turned around 180°; this reversed sequence of genes can lead to altered gene activity and abnormalities.

Cri Du Chat Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by a missing piece of chromosome 5, characterized by a high-pitched cry resembling a cat, intellectual disability, and developmental delays.

Chromosome Missing

A condition where an individual lacks one chromosome from the normal chromosome number, leading to genetic disorders.