The Series of Lines on a Product Packaging That the Cashier

question 186

Multiple Choice

The series of lines on a product packaging that the cashier scans when you check out at a grocery store or discount store is called a

• A) bar code.
• B) zip code.
• C) scan code.
• D) laser code.

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Definitions:

Convergent Evolution

The process where organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments.

Natural Selection

A fundamental mechanism of evolution where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Homologous Traits

Traits shared by two or more species that were inherited from a common ancestor.

Drug Resistance

The reduction in effectiveness of a medication such as an antimicrobial or an antineoplastic in curing a disease or condition.