Many Different Lineages of Animals Share Similar Pattern-Formation Gene Complexes

question 6

Multiple Choice

Many different lineages of animals share similar pattern-formation gene complexes.The study of how these shared complexes function in evolution is termed _____.

• A)convergent evolution
• B)conservative evolution
• C)regulatory evolution
• D)evo-devo (evolutionary developmental biology)

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Definitions:

Colloid

Atoms or molecules dispersed in a gaseous, liquid, or solid medium that resist separation from the liquid, gas, or solid.

Plasma Volume

The volume of the plasma component of blood, critical for maintaining blood pressure and supplying proteins for blood clotting and immunity.

Hemocytoblasts

Hemocytoblasts are stem cells in the bone marrow that can develop into different types of blood cells, playing a crucial role in hematopoiesis.

Yellow Bone Marrow

Yellow bone marrow is a type of bone marrow primarily composed of fat cells, found in the long bones of adults and functions as storage for fats.