Viroids Infect

question 25

Multiple Choice

Viroids infect

• A) bacteria.
• B) plants.
• C) fungi.
• D) plants and animals.
• E) all organisms.

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Definitions:

Menopause

The natural or induced process in females marking the end of their reproductive years, characterized by the cessation of menstrual cycles.

Trivers-Willard Hypothesis

A theory suggesting a correlation between parental condition and the investment in male or female offspring; healthier parents may produce more males, while less healthy parents may produce more females.

Offspring Condition

The physical and health status of an organism's offspring, influenced by genetic, environmental, and parental factors.

Paternity

The state or acknowledgment of being a father and the genetic relationship between a father and his offspring.