Which Branch of Biology Examines the Form and Variety of Organisms

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which branch of biology examines the form and variety of organisms in their natural environment?

• A) taxonomy
• B) natural history
• C) comparative morphology
• D) biogeography
• E) geology

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Fitness

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to the muscles during sustained physical activity.

Z Disk

A structure within a muscle's sarcomere that serves as the attachment point for thin filaments, critical for muscle contraction.

Actin Myofilament

Actin myofilaments are the thin filaments in muscle cells that, along with myosin, play a crucial role in muscle contraction.

Myosin Myofilament

A type of protein filament in muscle cells responsible for the contractile properties of muscles.