________ Disease Is the Most Common Cause of Death for Adults

question 40

Short Answer

________ disease is the most common cause of death for adults in the U.S.

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Definitions:

Derived Characters

See shared derived characters.

Descendant Organism

A descendant organism is an organism that has descended from a specific ancestor, representing subsequent generations in the evolutionary timeline.

Novel Traits

New or unique characteristics that arise in a species, often playing a significant role in the process of evolution.

Derived Character

A trait that evolved in the lineage leading up to a clade and that sets members of that clade apart from other individuals.