You Have Discovered That Some Members of an Aquatic Species

question 9

Multiple Choice

You have discovered that some members of an aquatic species of motile, photosynthetic protists have evolved to become parasitic to fish. They gain the ability to live in the fish gut, absorbing nutrients as the fish digests food. Over time, which of the following phenotypic changes would you expect to observe in this population of protists?

• A) loss of motility
• B) loss of chloroplasts
• C) gain of a rigid cell wall
• D) gain of meiosis

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Definitions:

Dissociate

The process of experiencing a disconnection or lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, or identity.

Conscious Mind

The aspect of the mind that is aware of the present moment, responsible for thoughts, feelings, memories, and perceptions that one is actively aware of.

Hidden Observer

A hypothetical part of the mind proposed by Ernest Hilgard to account for phenomena in hypnosis where a subject can observe their pain without feeling distressed.

Altered State

A mental state that significantly differs from normal waking consciousness, often induced by substances, meditation, hypnosis, or psychological stress.