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A Field Biologist Finds an Unfamiliar Single-Celled Organism in a Sample

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A field biologist finds an unfamiliar single-celled organism in a sample from the surface of a marshy area. What observations or tests would make it possible to determine whether it is a protozoan, fungus, or alga? Assume the PCR machine at the field station is not working, but all other equipment is.


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Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence within an organism's gene or chromosome, leading to variation.

Evolutionary Psychologists

Scientists who study the psychological adaptations of humans to the changing physical and social environment, often through the lens of evolutionary theory.

Human Genome

The complete set of nucleic acid sequences for humans, encoding for the biological instructions essential in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction.

Genetic Function

The role or behavior of genes in the biological system, including how they contribute to physical traits, behaviors, and the development of organisms.

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