Hank the Hummingbird Has Been Isolated Since Birth

question 90

Multiple Choice

Hank the hummingbird has been isolated since birth.When he is released into the company of an attractive female hummingbird,he almost immediately begins the courtship ritual.Hank's behavior shows that ____.

• A) you can'tdistinguish animal behavior from human behavior
• B) fixed action patterns have a strong learned component
• C) you can't keep a good hummingbird down
• D) species-specific behaviors are unlearned, inherited patterns

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IUPAC Name

The systematic method of naming chemical compounds as recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

Compound

A distinct chemical substance resulting from the combination of multiple elements into a molecule, exemplified by its specific chemical formula and molecular structure.

Cyclic Esters

Organic compounds characterized by a ring structure containing an ester linkage, also known by the term "lactones."

Lactones

Cyclic esters formed by the intramolecular reaction of a hydroxy acid, commonly found in various natural products and fragrances.