Species That Are Not Closely Related and That Do Not

question 48

Multiple Choice

Species that are not closely related and that do not share many anatomical similarities can still be placed together on the same phylogenetic tree by comparing their

• A) plasmids.
• B) mitochondrial genomes.
• C) homologous genes that are poorly conserved.
• D) homologous genes that are highly conserved.

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Definitions:

Character Orientation

A concept, often discussed in psychological contexts, that refers to the persistent direction of an individual's character in interacting with the world, including tendencies toward productivity, conformity, or destructiveness.

Fromm

A thinker and therapist who explored human freedom, ethics, and society’s impact on personality development, advocating for a balance between autonomy and belonging.

Mother Fixation

A psychoanalytic concept describing an individual's intense attachment to their mother, impacting their emotional and psychological development.

Fromm

Refers to Erich Fromm, a psychoanalyst and social philosopher who explored the interaction between psychology and society, stressing the importance of freedom, love, and being, as well as discussing the concept of escape mechanisms.