Which of the Following Is Not True

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true?

• A)Adaptations are complex and always predesigned.
• B)Some adaptations are so complex that they may appear to be predesigned.
• C)Adaptations often involve more than a single characteristic of organisms.
• D)Some adaptations help organisms defend against predators.

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Definitions:

Mitochondrial Intermembrane

The space located between the inner and outer membranes of a mitochondrion, involved in energy production through the electron transport chain.

Aerobic Respiration

A metabolic process that uses oxygen from the air to release energy from glucose, producing carbon dioxide and water as waste.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Acetyl-CoA Formation

A crucial metabolic process in which acetyl-CoA is produced from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins and is used in the Krebs cycle for energy production.