Inheritance Through Genetic Material Guarantees Some Degree of Genetic Continuity

question 42

Multiple Choice

Inheritance through genetic material guarantees some degree of genetic continuity in organisms on Earth through time. What does this imply?

• A) New life comes from existing life, so all organisms on earth must have changed through time.
• B) All organisms on earth have not changed through time.
• C) DNA is not a very good mechanism for inheritance.
• D) All organisms on Earth have all the same genes, just different alleles.
• E) It would be impossible to organize all living things on Earth into a family tree.

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Definitions:

Family Members

Family members are individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption, who share a close personal relationship and often live together as a unit.

Behavior Patterns

Recurrent ways of acting or responding that are characteristic of an individual across different situations.

Individual Identities

Refers to the distinct personality, characteristics, and traits that define a person as an individual.

Boundaries

Limits that define acceptable behaviour and responsibilities in a relationship or setting.