Which of the Following Is Not a Primary Characteristic of Systems

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a primary characteristic of systems?

• A) They are comprised of subsystems that may be looked upon as systems in and of themselves.
• B) Small changes within the system do not affect the entire system, only the individual subsystem.
• C) They are made up of factors that interact and/or are interdependent
• D) They are established for the purpose of meeting specific goals and objectives

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Definitions:

Homologous Trait

Features in different species that are similar because of common ancestry, indicating evolutionary relationships.

Cetaceans

A group of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises, known for their intelligence and aquatic adaptations.

Molecular Clock

The molecular clock is a method used to estimate the time of evolutionary divergence between species by comparing genetic differences and assuming a constant rate of molecular change.

Mutations

Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can result in new phenotypes and contribute to genetic variation.