Similarity in Any Type of Biological Trait Resulting from Shared

question 3

Multiple Choice

Similarity in any type of biological trait resulting from shared ancestry is called ____.

• A) homology
• B) homoplasy
• C) exaptation
• D) anagenesis
• E) cladogenesis

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force that circulating blood exerts against the walls of the arteries.

Physical Activity

An activity that requires bodily movement, producing an increase in heart rate and energy expenditure beyond resting levels.

Prevention Strategy

A plan or approach designed to avert or reduce the risk of diseases and other health problems before they occur.

Sodium

A chemical element (Na) that plays a crucial role in maintaining normal fluid balance and is necessary for proper muscle and nerve function.